Children Reading Competition Programme (CRCP)

The project is created towards making children of school age to read again. It is an annual event which comprises of Competitions, Demonstrations, Storytelling, Lectures and Awards. It would bring over 1,500 pupils and students between 5 and 15 years of age from over 200 schools under one roof, in a conducive atmosphere of friendliness and healthy competition that will promote academics.

Children Reading Competition Programme is in partnership with Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), in collaboration with United Nations Information Centre (UNIC), different educational institutions and allied companies who provide students with an opportunity to read literature and other titles from around the world in a simplified language.

This idea is proudly supported by scholars, professionals and other dignitaries like Chief Dr. Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo GCFR & Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; HRM Oba Dr. Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo CFR, Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland; Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka; Chief Olusegun Osunkeye OON; Rt. Rev. Dr. E.O. & Dr. Mrs. Olubimpe Adekunle, Bishop Egba Anglican Diocese; Chief Olatunde Abudu CFR, Otunba Dr. Adebola Akindele; Mr. Adewale Aderinwale MFR; Prof. Sam Oluwalana; Prof. Helen Bodunde, Prof. Olufemi Sam-Wobo and other prominent personalities.

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