The My Family Companion (MFC) National Reading Relay is a national advocacy initiative promoting maternal and child health literacy through structured reading, public engagement, and community participation.

The programme includes a Guinness World Record attempt, mobilizing Nigerians at home and in the diaspora to join a virtual reading and awareness campaign aimed at improving health knowledge and outcomes for women and children.

Participants from different locations across Nigeria and beyond will sequentially read excerpts from My Family Companion, a family health education resource written to simplify maternal and child health knowledge and challenge ignorance and harmful practices that contribute to preventable maternal and child deaths.

The live reading event will be relayed online, forming a chain of knowledge that connects all Nigerians, state by state, and the diaspora, from national leaders to everyday families, serving as Nigeria’s biggest public health event with the widest reach.

Federal Government National Reading Relay Benefits

Why You Should Apply:

Be part of an official Guinness World Record attempt

Gain national recognition and certification as a record holder 

Amplify your voice on a global stage for family health advocacy 

Join a community of doctors, students, and health advocates driving change

Federal Government National Reading Relay Courses

Accounting

Requirements for Federal Government National Reading Relay

Eligibility: Nigerians aged 35 and below

Selection Process

Event Date: May 15th, 2026

Location: Virtual Participation (Nationwide & Diaspora)

Application Deadline

Not Specified

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Federal Government of Nigeria on docs.google.com to apply

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Nigerians at home and in diaspora who would like to participate as readers in this National Reading Relay and receive a Guinness World Record recognition are encouraged to apply using the indication of interest form. Successful applicants will be contacted on Next Steps.