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The Federal Government has said that Nigeria’s current illiteracy level has reduced to 31% as against the 38% recorded in 2015.
Minister of State for Education, Goodluck Opiah stated this while briefing Newsmen to mark this year’s International literacy day in Abuja.
According to him, “This is a significant reduction from previous years. And seven per cent away from 2015 statistics which put the country’s none – lteracy rate at 38 percent”
“It is heartwarming to note that the current statistics of 2022, based on estimations, captured the non-literate population at about 31% of the estimated total population”
“This is a significant reduction from the hitherto statistics of 38% in 2015″, he said.
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“ International Literacy Day is observed all over the world to reaffirm commitment to promoting education and literacy. This goes to underscore the importance of education to human existence.
As you are all aware, the world has become complex with rapid scientific and technological advancements. Several things have changed, including what it means to be literate and this administration is sparing no effort in meeting up with the demands of the present times”
He said this year’s theme is an opportunity to rethink the fundamental importance of literacy learning spaces to build resilience and ensure quality, equitable, and inclusive education for all.
The Minister therefore reiterated the commitment of government in continually adopting existing and emerging innovations in the literacy learning programme
In a remark, the Director General of UNESCO,Ms Audery Azoulay represented by the Regional Director, Mr Albert Mendi who called for more investment In the sector, also stressed the need for concerted efforts among stakeholders towards overcoming challenges facing the sector.
The theme of the 2022 International Literacy Day; is titled‘Transforming Literacy Learning Spaces; Exploring Opportunities and Possibilities.