Book, reading must be cornerstone for inclusive, equitable society- President

Reading to connect minds for social transformation conference

The power of books and reading must be the cornerstone to achieve a more inclusive, equitable and peaceful society, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said.

For that reason, he stressed that it was imperative that Ghana and Africa strived to develop "our book and creative art industries, as well as scale up the use, through the transformative power of reading, for societal development."

President Nana Akufo-Addo, who was speaking at the official launch of the Accra World Book Capital, 2023 Campaign', in Accra, on Monday, noted that education, the creative arts and culture were catalysts for creating opportunities and more decent jobs for the youth.

Some students reading with the President

He said the country was "delighted that Accra has joined the prestigious World Book Capital's Network, which is committed to promoting shared values of education, life-long learning and freedom of expression."

The Network, spearheaded by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), and governed by its Charter and Mission, upholds the right to literacy, reading and lifelong learning.

The aim is to contribute to the attainment of economic, socio-cultural and environmental goals.

Some patronizes at Red Oak stand

Red Oak publications at the exhibition

Source: GNA