"on The Mound Podcast" With Okey Ndibe & Emeka Onyeagwa

In this conversation we explores the love for reading and the challenges faced in promoting reading culture in Nigeria. The guest, Richard Mammah. He shares his personal journey with books and how he developed a passion for reading. He discusses the current trends in reading culture in Nigeria, including the impact of technology and the decline in reading habits. The conversation also highlights the impediments to reading in Nigeria, such as a crisis of values and lack of government support. Mammah emphasizes the need for collaboration and policy changes to address these challenges and promote a culture of reading. He share personal experiences and stories of engaging with political leaders to advocate for literacy, emphasizing the social and economic benefits of education and the need for investment in the education sector. Mammah also highlight the role of stakeholders, including publishers, authors, and government agencies, in improving the reading culture in Nigeria. He mentions his upcoming book, which