Books Still Vital In Schools Despite Tech Boom – Remi Tinubu

Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, has declared that books remain indispensable in schools despite rapid technological advancement, stressing that reading culture must not be eroded by the rise of digital tools.

She stated this during a meeting with the United States Special Envoy for Best Future Generations, Charles Harder, on the sidelines of the Fostering the Future Together Global Summit organised by Melania Trump in Washington.

In a statement by her media aide, Busola Kukoyi, the First Lady said books help broaden children’s knowledge base without the distractions associated with social media and related platforms, insisting they cannot be taken out of schools despite technological advancement.

She also noted that education remains central to the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

“If you want to help people, you must first understand who they really are. My husband understands this, just as he did when he was the Governor of Lagos State in the day. He is trying to sanitise the whole system and have a formidable foundation that can be built upon,” she said.

Senator Tinubu further disclosed that child nutrition would soon be prioritised through a nationwide aggressive campaign to be launched by the Office of the First Lady.

In his remarks, Harder said the meeting was convened to deepen discussions on the needs and situation of the Nigerian child, noting that the Best Future Generations initiative seeks to address issues affecting children globally, including food, nutrition, health, and protection from abuse.

The meeting held on the sidelines of the summit, which had over 45 First Ladies in attendance, also featured extensive discussions on the role and impact of Artificial Intelligence on children and adolescents worldwide.