{"id":5258,"date":"2026-01-05T14:44:46","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T14:44:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/index.php\/2026\/01\/05\/delta-state-assembly-speaker-emomotimi-guwor-commissions-nextgen-reading-culture-initiative-centre-in-gbaramatu\/"},"modified":"2026-01-05T14:48:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T14:48:32","slug":"delta-state-assembly-speaker-emomotimi-guwor-commissions-nextgen-reading-culture-initiative-centre-in-gbaramatu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/index.php\/2026\/01\/05\/delta-state-assembly-speaker-emomotimi-guwor-commissions-nextgen-reading-culture-initiative-centre-in-gbaramatu\/","title":{"rendered":"Delta State House Of Assembly Speaker, Emomotimi Guwor Commissions NextGen Reading Culture Initiative Centre In Gbaramatu"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>By Freeborn Abraye<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has commissioned the NextGen Reading Culture Initiative Centre at Opuedebubor during the Amafinide Uge Festival in Opuedebubor Community, Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative, conceived and nurtured by Mrs. Lizzy Oguma, is aimed at promoting a strong reading culture among children and youths in riverine communities, with a focus on preparing the next generation for leadership and intellectual development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The commissioning formed part of activities marking the Amafinide Uge Festival, adding an educational dimension to the cultural celebration. The centre is expected to serve as a hub for learning, reading, and capacity building, underscoring the role of education as the foundation for human mental development and effective leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The commissioning attracted community leaders, cultural stakeholders, and residents, who described the initiative as a timely intervention that blends culture with education, while strengthening efforts to empower young people in Gbaramatu Kingdom and the wider Niger Delta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>News Source: GbaramatuVoice International<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Freeborn Abraye The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. 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