NATIONAL Library of Nigeria2026-03-082026-03-0820242992-4936https://nigeriareposit.nln.gov.ng/handle/20.500.14186/2468This document serves as the official newsletter for the National Library of Nigeria, specifically chronicling the 2024 National Readership Promotion Campaign (RPC) themed "Reading Without Boundaries: A Renewed Hope". The publication details the organization's strategic efforts to cultivate a robust reading culture across Nigeria, targeting diverse demographics including students, researchers, and underserved populations in rural or hard-to-reach areas. It highlights the campaign's milestones, such as the establishment of 99 Literacy Centres and 148 Book Clubs nationwide, powered by dedicated volunteers. The newsletter reports on the official flag-off ceremony in Abuja by the Honorable Minister of Education, who outlined the federal government's commitment to completing the National Library headquarters and reviewing national library policies. Furthermore, it provides comprehensive field reports from 34 state branches and the FCT, documenting localized competitions—such as reading and impromptu speech contests centered on Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart—as well as community outreach and book donations.• Federal Government reviews policy on library and information, complete headquarters building of the National Library. • Abia State Branch organizes Readership Promotion Okwuta Community, Ibeku Umuahia North. • Adamawa State Branch organizes RPC at the premises. • AkwaIbom State Branch holds its annual Readership Campaign in Uyo. • Bauchi State Branch organizes its RPC at Tirwun Community. • .Bayelsa State Branch holds Readership Promotion Campaign Yenegua. • Benue State Branch report. • Borno State Branch holds its annual Readership Campaign at Waziri Ibrahim MMC Town Hall. • Cross Rivers State Branch organized Readership Promotion Campaign in the Municipal Area. • Ebonyi State Branch holds Readership Campaign in Abakalaki. • Edo State Branch Organize RPC at Oredo Community. • Ekiti State 2024 RPC took place at Iyin Community. • Enugu State Branch holds its annual Readership Promotion Campaign in Obuoffia Awkunanaw • FCT Branch of NLN holds its annual RPC at Apo Resettlement Secondary School. • Gombe State Branch holds its Readership Promotion Campaign in Govt Girls Doma. • Imo State Branch holds its annual Readership promotion Campaign at Trinity Model School Omualumuratta. • Jigawa State branch organized Readership promotion Campaign at the Federal University Dutse. • Kaduna State sensitizes Nigerian on Reading culture. • Kano State Branch organizes Readership Campaign at Town Hall Ungogo. • Katsina Sttae Branch holds its annual Readership Campaign at Shinkafi Local Government. • Kogi State Branch holds its annual Readership Campaign at Credence Academy Otokiti Village. • Kwara State Branch kicks off annual Readership Promotion Campaign in the State. • Lagos State sensitizes Nigerian on Reading culture. • Nasarawa sensitizes Nigerian on Reading culture. • Niger State Branch held its Campaign at Unguwan ZakkaPrimary School Gbeganu. • Ogun State Branch holds Readership Campaign at Gateway Secondary School Abeakuta. • Ondo State Branch holds Readership Campaign at Eji Oba High School Oba Ile in Akure. • Osun State Branch holds Readership Promotion Campaign at Ede Community. • Oyo State Branch holds its Annual Readership Promotion Campaign in Ibadan. • Plateau State Branch holds Readership promotion Campaign at the Jos North LGA Secretariat. • Rivers State Hold its Promotion Campaign at Nbodo. • Sokoto State Branch holds its annual Readership Campaign at Arkilla Town Wamako. • Taraba State Branch holds its annual Readership Campaign in Jalingo. • Yobe State Branch of NLN holds its annual RPC in the State Capital. • Statistics of host communities. • Directory of States Branches.enBook