Following the successful launch of the Nigeria Literacy Book Adaptation Project, the initiative has reached a major milestone, with language experts in Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba completing a six-day intensive training session in Ibadan.

The programme, held from June 16 to 21, was coordinated by global nonprofit Room to Read in collaboration with Accessible Publishers Ltd., bringing together linguists, translators, and education specialists to adapt culturally relevant storybooks for early-grade readers across Nigeria.

Flagged off on June 16, the Nigeria Literacy Book Adaptation Project aims to promote early-grade reading in indigenous languages. The adaptation process is driven by the belief that learning in a familiar language improves comprehension, fosters a love for reading, and deepens cultural confidence. 

With the initial training complete, the focus now shifts to translating and adapting selected storybooks, a process expected to continue in the coming weeks to finalise content and ensure consistency across the three languages.

Stakeholders have consistently expressed optimism that the initiative will help reshape early-grade literacy in Nigeria while strengthening cultural identity among young learners.

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