Summary

Library4Education is a literacy program targeted towards secondary school students in hard-to-reach, marginalized communities in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nigeria.

Problem Statement

Nigeria has a lower-than-expected educational achievement given its moderately high per capita income. According to the World bank GEM report, Nigeria’s literacy rate in 2020 was 62.02%, a 10.94% increase from 2018. An enabling learning environment plays a key role in improving the learning outcome of students. However, most public schools, especially schools in rural communities, lack well-equipped school infrastructures, such as libraries. The library is the heart of any educational institution which enables it to fulfill its educational objectives. 80% of public schools in Nigeria lack a standard and well-equipped library which has contributed to disinterest in reading and poor academic performance amongst primary and secondary school students in rural communities.

Key Impact

1. 1000 essential books donated to the school library of LEA Dagbana.

2. A 50% Increase in the number of students using the library.

2. A 30% improvement in the academic performance of pupils due to access to essential learning materials.

Project Goal

The Abuja Hub, in partnership with the Nigeria Tulip International College, sourced and donated 800+ essential textbooks and literature materials such as English, Mathematics, Arts, Basic Science and other STEM subjects to L.E.A Primary School, Dagbana, FCT. This was done with the aim of improving literacy outcomes amongst the pupils in the school.

Project Impacts

1. 800+ essential books and literature materials donated.

2. At least 50% of students now use the library.

3. A 50% increase in the academic performance of the school pupils.

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