VICE PRESIDENT YEMI OSINBAJO READS TO CHILDREN ON WORLD BOOK DAY

Monday, the 23rd of April was the UN World Book And Copyright Day. To celebrate this day, the Rainbow Book Club hosted the Vice President of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osinbajo who read to kids of LEA Govt. Primary School, Gwarimpa, Abuja. The event was also graced by the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu and the FCT Minister, Alhaji Muhammed Bello. The event kicked off with the national anthem, a short address by the ministers and an address by the UNESCO Director, Yao Ydo, who was represented by Mr Ajaegbo. 

The Vice President, Ministers and Mrs Kalango stand for the National Anthem

The Vice President headed to the classroom where the children were already seated and ready for him. He read to children from the book- The Legend: Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe by Olajire Olanlokun. After he reading, the VP asked the children questions regarding what they had learned from the book and he also praised their ability to answer the questions intelligently. The highlight of the event for me was the student's questions to the Vice President. They asked him questions on corruption, his childhood, how he balances his personal and work life, how he handles bullies, how he works with the President and how he became the Vice President of Nigeria. His Excellency had very interesting and and intelligent answers for the children. He spoke on the benefit of living a good life as individuals in their communities and as citizens of Nigeria. The children presented him with a handmade card and took pictures with him.

                                     

The children of present their handmade card to the Vice President

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Mrs Kalango, founder Rainbow Book Club (RBC) pose with the Children

The Vice President went on to take pictures with the children, ministers, RBC staff and staff of the LEA Government Primary School, Abuja. 

The event was a success for the Rainbow Book Club and the LEA Primary School, Abuja. Personally, I was glad to join in promoting the values of reading and education in Nigeria. Follow us on Instagram- @rainbowbookclub

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Find Below other pictures of the Rainbow Team at the event

Ugochi Okoli , a Rainbow Staff and Ibiyingi Alaputa, Miss United Nations Nigeria pose with some of the students of LEA Primary School, Abuja

L-R:Mrs Koko Kalango, Mrs Dayo Benjamins Laniyi, Ugochi Okoli and Miss Ibiyngi pose with some of the students of LEA Primary School, Abuja 

Mrs Kalango, Mrs Benjamins-Laniyi, Ugochi Okoli and others pose with VP Yemi Osinbajo after the event