To enhance the quality of education and promoting reading culture amongst students, a National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) member in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State, Kingsley Amatanweze, has donated books worth N100,000 to a school in his host community.
The books comprised science textbooks and novels, among others, were donated to pupils of Government Girl’s Secondary School in Makurdi in collaboration with Nigerian Breweries Plc.
At a ceremony held to handover the books, the school principal, Mrs Scholastica Lyam, hailed the Corps member’s gesture, saying the books would aid the pupils’ learning.
She said: “This young man has listened to the patriotic side of his heart and lifted humanity with this action by contributing immensely to the education of students in this school. May God bless him for this for this kind gesture.”
The Vice Principal, Mrs Esther Ajuko, who praised the Corps member for his dedication and commitment to service of the country, enjoined the pupils to emulate him. “Kingsley has surprised us. The impact he is making is tremendously felt by everyone, because he has shown great commitment to his assignment. His spirit and energy during his stay here is worth emulating,” she said.
She advised the pupils to read the books to show appreciation and remember the sacrifice the Corps member made in providing the books for them.
Mrs Baba Ochankpa, who represented the Makurdi Zonal Inspector of NYSC, Dr Julie Ibu, applauded the Corps member for the initiative, urging the beneficiaries to cherish the books. She said the gesture would outlive the Corps member, because generation of pupils would read and benefit from the books.
She said: “Kingsley has sown good seeds that will continue to germinate. It is the duty of the pupils to let the seeds grow by reading these books and acquire knowledge.”
Kingsley, said he felt the need to assist the pupils in getting access to quality books because of his passion for education. He said: “My passion for quality education prompted me to look into areas where the pupils who need good books have access to them to aid their learning. I have always noticed the pupils’ desire for quality books that would enable them to realize their goals and potential. I hope the books would enhance their learning and boost reading habits in the school.”
Angela Onoja, the Head Girl, who spoke on behalf of the pupils, thanked the Corps member for the donation. Jennifer Kosu, SSS 1 pupil, excited about the books, saying: “The world would be a better place if young people contribute their quota to the development of the society they lived in.”
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