#68 - Richard Mammah | Nigerian Civil Liberties Series - Seventh Episode

In this conversation we explore the love for reading and the challenges faced in promoting reading culture in Nigeria. The guest, Richard Mammah. He shares his personal journey with books and how he developed a passion for reading. He discusses the current trends in reading culture in Nigeria, including the impact of technology and the decline in reading habits. The conversation also highlights the impediments to reading in Nigeria, such as a crisis of values and lack of government support. Mammah emphasizes the need for collaboration and policy changes to address these challenges and promote a culture of reading. He shares personal experiences and stories of engaging with political leaders to advocate for literacy, emphasizing the social and economic benefits of education and the need for investment in the education sector. Mammah also highlight the role of stakeholders, including publishers, authors, and government agencies, in improving the reading culture in Nigeria. He mentions his upcoming book, which explores his experiences in the world of books and the challenges faced in promoting literacy.

Chapters:

1. 00:00 - Introduction and Birthday Celebration

2. 03:00 - Developing a Love for Reading

3. 07:00 - Making Reading a Life's Work

4. 12:00 - Trends in Reading Culture in Nigeria

5. 19:00 - Impediments to Reading in Nigeria

6. 31:00 - Addressing Impediments and Promoting Reading

7. 41:00 - Government's Role in Promoting Reading

8. 45:00 - Lack of Book Availability in Libraries

9. 46:33 - The Power of Books

10. 48:01 - Promoting Reading Culture

11. 49:29 - Engaging Political Leaders

12. 51:36 - The Social Benefits of Reading

13. 52:10 - Investing in Education

14. 53:00 - The Importance of Literacy

15. 54:28 - The Prosperity of Societies and Education

16. 56:09 - The Role of Education in Society

17. 57:25 - The Link Between Education and Poverty

18. 58:22 - Investing in Education for Future Prosperity

19. 59:21 - The Responsibility of Stakeholders

20. 01:02:13 - The Role of Stakeholders in Promoting Reading Culture

21. 01:05:11 - The Rejection of Literacy and Education

22. 01:06:07 - Addressing the Rejection of Literacy

23. 01:10:40 - Improving Reading Culture in Nigeria

24. 01:18:30 - Richard Ali's Upcoming Book

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