The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing literacy and digital education as part of efforts to drive holistic development in the region.
Speaking at a seminar to mark the 2025 International Literacy Day, held at the Justice Mary Odili Judicial Institute in Port Harcourt, the NDDC Director of Education, Health and Social Services, Dr. Awele Chukwudifo, said the initiative was aimed at raising awareness among youths on the vital role of literacy in personal and societal growth.
The seminar was preceded by a sensitisation walk on September 8, 2025, the official International Literacy Day, to highlight the importance of literacy in today’s globalised world.
“Literacy enhances self-esteem, drives economic development, and fosters national growth,” Chukwudifo stated. “The NDDC believes in developing our youth not just in reading and writing, but also in acquiring relevant skills. Literacy is a human right, and everyone deserves access not just to basic education, but to the digital tools and knowledge that define the modern world.
