Promoting Reading Culture: 500 Books For Schools In Douala

A s part of efforts to promote literacy and encourage a rea­ ding culture among young people, some 500 books in English and French have been donated to Collège du Levant in Douala IV Sub­ division. The donation were made under the Read Africa Programme of the UBA Foundation, which is ai­ med at promoting the culture of rea­ ding. The donation will go a long way to enrich the school’s library and provide students with access to knowledge beyond the classroom. Welcoming the initiative, the Principal of Collège du Levant, Victor Koum, said the donation came at a time when the growing use of mobile phones and social media was affec­ ting young people’s reading habits. With an enrolment of about 750 students, the institution considers the books as an important contribu­ tion to academic development and use intellectual growth. The principal noted that reading broadens the mind, strengthens critical thinking and should become a lifelong habit While handing over the books, the head of Corporate Communication of UBA Bank Cameroon, Fointama Beizia, underscored the role of rea­ ding in developing creativity, inno­ vation and problem solving skills. He said the programme seeks to ex­ pose young Africans to new ideas, cultures and opportunities while pre­ paring them to become responsible and productive leaders. He disclosed that through the Read Africa Pro­ gramme, the bank continues to sup­ port educatio...