Education

THE Ministry of Education in Delta has endorsed Ejiro Umukoro’s ‘Distortion’ as part of the approved textbooks to be included in the curriculum for all secondary schools in the state.

This is stated in a statement signed by Umukoro on Thursday in Asaba.

She said that the book was recommended as Literature in English for senior secondary schools, to be used during the first term.

She said the endorsement was done by Kelly Kentoa, Director of Education Research Centre, Delta Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education.

According to her, this approval and inclusion reflects the ministry’s commitment to fostering awareness on issues of gender-based violence, child rights, human rights, and the global awareness among students.

Umukoro expressed gratitude, saying, “I was humbled and thrilled by the recognition and honoured that my work will now reach Nigerian classrooms, children’s voices matter.

“They are an important demographic that deserve  to be recognised, protected, and inspired to greatness.

“Distortion is a captivating work that delves into the human mind and challenges taboos around the Osu caste system, widowhood, baby-making factories.

“Child trafficking, gender-based violence and the issues of mental health in a society that does not protect its own.

“Set against the backdrop of Nigeria’s rich cultural belief systems, politics, religion, and family values, ‘Distortion’ is based on my experiences as an investigative journalist and media mentor.” (NAN)

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April 18, 2024

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