Ekiti Education Agency Urges Adults, Youths to Embrace Literacy

The Ekiti State Agency for Adult and Non-Formal Education has graduated 76 adult learners and urged more illiterate adults and youths to enrol in literacy programmes. The agency’s Executive Secretary, Modupe Falade, made the call during the graduation ceremony at the Basic Literacy Centre in Ekameta Local Council Development Area, Ikogosi-Ekiti, according to a statement issued on Monday. Falade described education as a tool for socio-economic development, noting that literacy could empower people and help them overcome ignorance. She said the graduation reflected the state government’s commitment to inclusive education and expanding learning opportunities for underserved communities.

Falade commended the Chairman of Ekameta LCDA, Adeniji Oluwaleye, and the council’s management for funding the centre. She urged literate residents to encourage relatives, neighbours and other adults and youths to participate in literacy programmes, while advising the graduands to continue their education through post-literacy classes. Speaking on behalf of the graduates, Dorcas Akinyemi thanked the Ekiti State Government and the council chairman for providing them with the opportunity to learn, pledging their continued commitment to education. The ceremony also featured cash awards presented by the LCDA chairman to learners who emerged first, second and third in academic performance.

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