AIFA Book Club: Discussing Neema Komba’s Story, ‘I Am Not My Skin’
On Saturday January 29, 2021, AIFA Reading Society hosted its first reading session on a short story, ‘I Am Not My Skin’ by Neema Komba. This session held virtually having young professionals discuss the story. The story highlights the dilemma of Albino and how they survive in a society where they are particularly hunted for […]
Reading Society Commemorates International Literacy Day 2021 with Media and Book Reading Activities
AIFA Reading Society commemorated International Literacy Day with activities focused on educating Nigerians on the importance of literacy to sustainable development. As part of the Society’s efforts to encourage reading, the Society participated in live television and radio programmes to raise awareness about the lack of literacy in Nigeria. The Society also organised AIFA Book […]
There Is Something About Books; With Books, You Can Explore The World From Where You Are.
AIFA Reading Society, in a bid to explore the world of literature with its members and friends, organised three sessions of AIFA Book Club in the first quarter of 2021. Each of the sessions featured a novel that inspired many subjects for discussions. A session of the AIFA Book Club was organised for students of […]
Compliment of the Season!
Did you know we couldn’t have stood the trying times without your love and great support? We are honoured to have you as a partner. The strength you gave us was sufficient! AIFA Reading Society excitedly welcomes you to an amazing new year which promises to be fulfilling and exceptional. We trust your continuous commitment […]
Inclusive Education and Persons with Disabilities in a Post Covid-19 Era
Christmas is believed to be a period of sharing, giving gifts and expressing love in many pleasant ways. For AIFA Reading Society, this special occasion is normally spent with Special persons and Orphanage homes in the society. The Society through its Spreading Cheer initiative marks the International Day for Persons with Disabilities. This is an […]
Dear Ijeawele!
Have you read the letter “Dear Ijeawele” by Chimamanda Adichie? It’s amazing how we say “feminism is about a woman being able to make her choices” but does she really make those choices out of what she wants or just wanting to let peace? Why does motherhood seem to be the only part of parenting […]
Learning And Literacy In The Post Covid 19 Phase And Beyond
Education is the fundamental driver of personal, national and global development. No doubt there has been a paradigm shift in the post-COVID phase, but one thing remains unchanged: “the existing gap in all forms of teaching and learning”. Before the COVID 19 pandemic, there were minimal efforts to bridge the existing gap in learning and […]
AIFA Mini Story Series: Session 7 Literature Is Light.
Rabi Isma: “…I was suspicious of Shiftlet at the beginning of the story, I thought his plan was to steal the car (perhaps having recognised its value). Then I became baffled by the old woman’s desire to do away with her daughter by gifting her to a perfect stranger, and paying him on top. Interesting […]
AIFA Mini Story Series: Session 5 What connects YOU to books?
There are a million ways the human mind resonates with books. While some are drawn by the storyline, others get connected with the characters, the writing technique/style or literary devices used by the author. Unlike movies, books allow you visualize scenes and settings as you immerse yourself in its wordings thus, creating a movie in […]
AIFA Mini Story Series: Session 3 What Type Of Reader Are You?
A book club is a place that accommodates all kind of readers, providing them the opportunity to explore various genres of literature. To this end, participants of the AIFA Mini Story Series met on Saturday, May, 2nd, 2020 to read and discuss the short story Maserumo, authored by Resoketswe ManezheIt. The piece, Maserumo, bares the […]