Priscilla Ofunre, Ado-Ekiti
Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, has advised Nigerian youths to develop good reading habit for intellectual benefits.
Erelu Fayemi said meaningful growth and development are achievable through adequate and continuous pursuit of knowledge.
Erelu Fayemi spoke, on Tuesday, during the 2019 World Reading Day, in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.
She lamented the nonchalant attitude of youths towards reading, saying this has constituted a clog in the wheel of progress for Nigeria.
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She blamed Nigerian youths for according regard to frivolities rather than engaging in activities capable of sharpening their intellectual capabilities through reading.
She, however, said the present administration would soon embark on improving on public library for advancement of quality education in the State.
Erelu Fayemi also advocated for the incorporation of sexuality education into the country’s school curriculum, saying this would open up children knowledge on sex and prevent abuse.
She disclosed that the major problem facing Nigerian parents and children are the shame and secrecy of discussing sex education .
She, further said efforts should be geared towards sensitising the children on sex and what they should expect as it relates to puberty as they grow.
