Olufemi Atoyebi, Ibadan

AN 11-year-old pupil of Rock of Ages Secondary School, Imalefalafia, Ibadan, Oyo State, Amos Stephen, became the star of the day during the 80th birthday ceremony of a former Managing Director of the defunct Daily Times, Areoye Oyebola, at Kakanfo Inn and Conference Centre, Ibadan, on Friday.

During the public presentation of Oyebola’s latest books, ‘The selected writings of Chief Areoye Oyebola,’ and ‘My findings from visited nations and my memorable interviews,’ the Junior Secondary School 2 pupil stood up and signified his intention to buy a copy of one of the books for N500.

When the usher told him that the book cost N2,000 per copy, the Chairman of Kakanfo Inn and Conference Centre, Dr Lekan Are, who was listening to the conversation between the boy and the user, intervened by telling the usher to sell a copy to the boy for N500.



Are later located the boy in the crowd and refunded his money.

He told the gathering that the boy had done what many adults would not do at book presentation.

Are stated that the boy’s action reminded him of the dearth of reading culture among Nigerians.

He added that such had contributed to the poor standard of education in Nigerian schools.

He said he would be willing to support the boy in his education as a way of encouraging him.

He said, “It is rare to see a secondary schoolboy buying a copy of a book that is just being presented.

“The boy came forward and bought a copy even when the ushers were almost forcing people to buy.

“If we have more of this child in the society, there is hope of a better Nigeria in the future.

“Today, our children no longer read books or even buy them. This boy has done something amazing and he deserves commendation from those who cherish education and good moral.”

In his reaction to the boy’s action, the Baale of Ekotedo in Ibadan, Chief Taye Ayorinde, who was one of the guests at the event, urged children to learn a lesson from Stephen, while also advising parents to encourage their children to read books.

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Spotting a golden fish in a shallow water body is not always a rocket science.

As Yoruba would say " Omo ti o ma je Ashamu, ati kekere loti ma a senu samu samu"
A man that would be successful would start showing the signs from childhood

That's good.

If you want to hide something from Nigerian youths, pls hide it in a book.

Even those in Uni. read only to pass exam and after the exam, they are empty.

Nice one

Good

If you want to hide something from Nigerian youths, pls hide it in a book.

Even those in Uni. read only to pass exam and after the exam

more blessings to come lil one

That's the way to go kid.....

mostyg:
Spotting a golden fish in a shallow water body is not always a rocket science.

As Yoruba would say " Omo ti o ma he Ashamu, ati kekere loti ma a senu samu samu"
A man that would be successful would start showing the signs from childhood

Yoruba people can never run out of proverbs.


That's the only thing that makes me watch good Yoruba movies

This is good pray he continues to do well

jumpandpas:
If you want to hide something from Nigerian youths, pls hide it in a book.


Even those in Uni. read only to pass exam and after the exam

very true

ssd

Many nlanders will not even finish reading that article, complaining it's too long.

D reading habit nowadays is dead. Social networking has taken over

the boy just got himself a mentor i guess

jumpandpas:
If you want to hide something from Nigerian youths, pls hide it in a book.


Even those in Uni. read only to pass exam and after the exam

I hope he reads it.

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mostyg:
Spotting a golden fish in a shallow water body is not always a rocket science.

As Yoruba would say " Omo ti o ma he Ashamu, ati kekere loti ma a senu samu samu"
A man that would be successful would start showing the signs from childhood

Rocket science? I think that was for Fashola, the rocket scientist.
On a more serious note. I commend the little boy. May he go a long way in life.

Very impressive

NotOfThis:
That's good.

All na for show. See the boy is wearing a school uniform meaning he is there repping his school

tis boy is more matured than 90% of nairalanders meanhile chech this laptop @118k

Well, it's true Africans don't like to read books but in the past one year I can authoritatively say I 've read more than I have ever read in the past 10years.

jumpandpas:
If you want to hide something from Nigerian youths, pls hide it in a book.


Even those in Uni. read only to pass exam and after the exam, they are empty.

yes and that is why many comment sentimentally to issues and Nigeria is where she is today

God don pick im call

jumpandpas:
If you want to hide something from Nigerian youths, pls hide it in a book.


Even those in Uni. read only to pass exam and after the exam

This is in contrast to American and Canadian boys and girls who jump out of bed every morning and start reading till the sun goes down

mostyg:
Spotting a golden fish in a shallow water body is not always a rocket science.

As Yoruba would say " Omo ti o ma he Ashamu, ati kekere loti ma a senu samu samu"
A man that would be successful would start showing the signs from childhood

Ur parable is ok but not always the case. Some of my dullest classmates then are what u can say successful now