Like Adonte Mixed Secondary School, this is the state of a public library in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State until it was recently rehabilitated by the state government through the pressure and advocacy of Network of Books Clubs and Reading Promoters, NBRP, and other concerned individuals for the people of Ikot Ekpene.

The library before renovation
Across Nigeria, many public libraries are in very bad shape while several have simply been phased out especially in the South South states.
NBRP, has joined forces with some other advocates to push the case for the library to come alive again. And now, there is a lot of progress. If there is a library near you that needs upgrading, NBRP is open to assisting. #keeponreading.

After the renovation
…Culled from Richard Mammans Facebook wall