Aba Set to Host Literary Week to Promote Reading Culture among Students

Eight public and private secondary schools in Aba are set to participate in the maiden edition of Aba Literary Week 1.0, an educational empowerment initiative organised by the All Saints Secondary School, Ehere ’92 Set to promote reading culture and healthy academic competition among students.

The literary week, scheduled for February 24, 25, and 27, 2026, will be held at Priqueen International School, Ogbor Hill, and will feature quiz competitions, literary reviews, and presentations centred on the novel Beaten, written by Obinna Olewe, a member of the alumni association.

Organisers said the programme forms part of the All Saints ’92 Set’s community impact initiative and aligns with the educational targets of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4, which promotes quality education.

The initiative has also received endorsements from key stakeholders, including the Office of the Commissioner for Education in Abia State, the Abia State House of Assembly Committee on Education, the Deputy Speaker of the Assembly, the Mayor of Aba North Local Government Area, the Mayor of Obingwa Local Government Area, and Quiz Nigeriana, which is serving as technical partner.

Speaking on the initiative, the President of the All Saints ’92 Set, Chief Engr. Martin Ikechukwu Uzoegwu described the project as a strategic investment in young minds.

He said the association is committed to building a sustainable platform that encourages lifelong learning, strengthens reading culture, and positively influences the educational ecosystem within Aba and beyond.

Also speaking, Chairman of the Organising Committee, Engr. Samuel Ogbuagu said the literary week was designed to foster collaboration among alumni, schools, government institutions, and the private sector.

According to him, this programme is not just an event but the foundation for an annual educational empowerment framework that will continue to grow and benefit students and schools in our community.

Participating schools and students are expected to benefit from cash prizes, free copies of the featured novel, and increased exposure to literary engagement, as the initiative seeks to strengthen academic excellence and creativity among secondary school learners in Aba.