We are thrilled to announce the launch of the NABU Nigeria Book Reading Club - a new initiative designed to ignite a love for reading in children across the country!
With just 35% of Nigerian primary school children able to read and understand a simple sentence by age 10 (UNICEF, 2022), the need for joyful, accessible literacy programs has never been greater. NABU is stepping up with an engaging solution: community-based reading circles built around stories children can understand in the languages they know best.
Launch Details
Our inaugural reading club session, in partnership with Café One by Sterling Bank, takes place on:
Location: Café One, 21 Admiralty Way, Lekki, Lagos Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025Time: 1:00 PM
Café One, known for promoting creativity, learning, and community, is the perfect launch partner to help us spark a nationwide reading movement.
What to Expect
Each reading club session will feature curated stories from NABU’s free digital library, available in local Nigerian languages and English. Children will enjoy culturally relevant storytelling while developing vocabulary, comprehension, and confidence.
The Reading Club will meet twice a month in various locations across Lagos, with plans to expand to other cities in phases, building a stronger reading culture, one community at a time.
Why It Matters
According to Cuthbert Onikute, NABU’s Director of Operations:
“Reading clubs are a fun and effective way for families to nurture a love for reading at home. We’re excited to launch this initiative with Café One and provide a joyful, consistent space for children to explore stories that reflect their language and identity.”
Why Join the NABU Reading Club?
- Free access to NABU’s bilingual storybooks
- Fun, inclusive read-aloud sessions
- Volunteer training and facilitator support
- A growing network of literacy advocates
- Opportunities to host events in schools, libraries, and more
Get Involved
We are calling on parents, educators, volunteers, and community leaders to join us!
Interested? Reach out if you:
- Want to host or facilitate a reading session
- Would like to register your school or learning center
- Are a parent eager for your child to participate
- Want to volunteer with NABU Nigeria
Club sessions will roll out in Lagos from July 2025, with expansion to other states to follow. Registration is now open! Sign up now and let’s make stories matter!
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THE IMPACT OF YOUR GIFT
NABU is free for children, families, and teachers, thanks to our generous donors. Your donation can make a big difference:
- $25 monthly subscription for one child: Provide access to the NABU app and hundreds of bilingual books for a child and their family
- $45 monthly subscription for one classroom: Gift NABU to a teacher for use in their classrooms to support student learning
- $1,500 to publish a children's book: Support our professional development initiatives, training local artists to create culturally relevant stories for children in their communities, with translations into 25 languages
- $5,000 to sponsor a country-wide children's radio program:Expand our impact through storytelling radio programs across an entire country