A renowned poet, Ahmed Maiwada, has called on the Federal Government to consider introducing new and better literature books to schools that will reflect current realities to stimulate interest in reading.
Maiwada told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja that such act would stimulate students’ interest to read, which would boost the reading culture in the country.
He said that text used in public schools, especially in literature subject were obsolete, adding that there were works that make interesting read, which reflect the current realities.
“Many texts that have to do with drama, prose and poetry in secondary schools these days are obsolete.
“The time has come for the government to focus its attention on the types of books recommended by the authorities concerned.
“Most of the books are obsolete and have no touch with the current…
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