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An education researcher, Kusin Ekanem, has advocated the need for textbook recycling saying the initiative will assist the underprivileged children in rural communities to access education.
Ekanem hinted the plans to lead a campaign to recycle textbooks from urban areas to rural communities in Nigeria and Africa.
In a statement by on Friday by Ekanem, she urged the government, stakeholders and relevant agencies to join the initiative to educate the underprivileged children in rural Africa.
She said: “Textbooks, are a fundamental building block of education, serve as a luxury for many rural children. Recycling textbooks from urban areas can bridge the gap between abstract teaching and practical application, improving academic performance.
“By recycling textbooks, workbooks, and supplementary resources, learners in rural communities can gain access to essential information, concepts and exercises, promoting student engagement, motivation, and critical thinking skills.
“Let us join forces to recycle textbooks and make education a reality for rural African children. Together, we can bridge the educational gap and empower future generation."
