A variety of Nollywood actors and actresses will read to school children in Port Harcourt as part of activities to mark the UNESCO World Book Capital 2014 Opening Ceremonies.
L-R: Olu Jacobs, Chinedu Ikedieze and Patience Ozokwor
Amongst the lineup of actors are veteran Olu Jacobs, serial mum – Patience Ozokwor and Chinedu Ikedieze popularly known as Aki.
The readings are part of a campaign tagged “Celebrities Read” aimed at using popular role models to inspire children to develop a reading culture. The readings with Nollywood actors is billed to take place on Tuesday 22nd, April 2014 at the Main Banquet Hall of Hotel Presidential at 12pm.
The Opening Ceremonies for the Port Harcourt World Book Capital 2014 are scheduled to take place between April 22 and April 26. Highlights of the ceremonies include an international literature and culture exhibition, readings with authors, drama performances and panel discussions.
The official handover ceremony takes place on the UN World Book and Copyright Day – Wednesday, April 23. At this event, the current holders, Bangkok shall official handover the World Book Capital title to Port Harcourt.
The event shall be chaired by former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, with Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka delivering the keynote address.
