Guinness Book of Records: Nigerian record holder kicks off “480-hour Read Aloud contest”

Bayode Olawunmi-Treasures, a Nigerian Guinness Book of Record holder, has commenced another edition of the “Read Aloud contest”, which will run for 480 hours, from December 1 to December 21, 2021.

He said the availability of functional libraries across the 36 states of the nation and the Federal Capital Territory goes a long way in encouraging the youths and children generally to read. He said the theme for the contest is “Read2Build” which is organised by his non-profit organisation, I Read Afrika Foundation, is in partnership with the Lagos State Government.

“Starting in the areas where this is most needed, in each of the libraries, there would be a “Legacy Wall” where the names of those who donated to this cause and volunteered for this event will be written and honoured for posterity,” he said.Mr Olawunmi-Treasures set out to make the reading culture more attractive and appealing, especially to the younger generation.

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