Osariemen Angel Asein Patience, a young lady from Edo state, Nigeria is set to embark on an extraordinary endeavour – a 200-hour “Longest read-aloud marathon by an individual” for the Guinness World Record. She envisions that this event will provide a unique opportunity for her to inspire individuals to explore the world of literature, especially Benin literature and culture heritage; spread awareness about irregular migration, human trafficking, climate change, and life below water. She has carefully curated books that are centred around these themes for the attempt. The official PR organization for this auspicious event, Genius Hub is dedicated to promoting these causes as they are significant towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality Education), 5 (Gender Equality), 8 (Decent Work & Economic Growth), 13 (Climate Action), 14 (Life Below Water), and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
The official PR organization for this event, Genius Hub is a multi-faceted human capital development organization engaged in talent development and talent management; entrepreneurship and employability skills development; technology and digital innovation and skills development; mass production of fabric-based products and goods for export; advocacy and other intervention programmes against human trafficking and irregular migration; rehabilitation and reintegration of returned irregular migrants; mental health and psychosocial support and counselling using art-based psychotherapy for trafficked victims, victims of sexual and gender-based violence, and other vulnerable persons; community-based interventions; international partnerships and donor fund management; and many others. Genius Hub’s founder and Chief Innovation Officer, Isimeme Whyte is passionate about Osariemen’s Guiness World Record attempt and shares her enthusiasm about the significant impact of this initiative in advancing the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals through literacy.
Scheduled to take place at the Edo State Library, Edo State Secretariat Complex along Sapele Road, Benin City on the 23rd of February through to the 3rd of March, 2024, the 200-hour Read-A-Thon will feature continuous reading sessions covering carefully curated themes on the Benin history and cultural heritage, migration, human trafficking, climate change, etc. as well as other side events including movie screening, mental health, and psychosocial support and counseling sessions, art sessions, etc.
The success of this Read-A-Thon would not be possible without the generous support of the Edo State Government, under the leadership of Governor Godwin Obaseki who has graciously donated the sum of Ten Million Naira for her foundation; The Edo state, First Lady, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki whose work to curb human trafficking and irregular migration through her various initiatives such as the Betsy Angels Shelter Initiative and Betsy Obaseki Women Football Tournament (BOWFT) has also been a beacon of hope, support, and inspiration for this attempt; The Honorable Commissioner for Education, Dr. Joan Osa-Oviawe and the Honorable Commissioner for Arts, Culture, Tourism and Diaspora Affairs, Dr. Uyi Jennifer Oduwa-Malaka for their invaluable contributions to this initiative which closely aligns with their ministries – the Edo State Ministry of Education through its EdoBest programme also launched the Book and Art Festival with the maiden theme “Every Child a Reading Champion” further emphasizing one of its strategic thrusts to stimulate a reading habit among students and Edo citizens; more than 60 percent of the literary work to be read by Osariemen are based on Benin history and the Benin cultural heritage thus promoting Benin art and culture to a global audience.
Engr. Greg Ogbeifun, the MD/CEO of Starz Marine and Engineering Limited, and Chairman Starz Investments Company Limited, who has also been a key supporter of literacy initiatives and promoting educational development, has shown his unwavering dedication and support to the success of this Read-a-thon attempt.
This Read-a-thon is a journey of discovery, enlightenment, and inspiration. It is a retelling of the Edo Story and the propagation of the dignity and rich cultural heritage of the Edo people to a global audience.
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