Fulbright Scholar Donates Sculpture to Promote Reading Culture at the University of Ibadan

An African American sculptor, Prof. Albert Lavergne, a dynamic Fulbright scholar with a special skill in building steel sculptures is presently at the University of Ibadan, Oyo State where he built a large sculpture that promotes reading culture in Nigerian’s homes.  Inspired by the many students and teachers that he met in Ibadan, he built the sculpture in about six months.  Dr. Lavergne explained that through his sculpture he wanted to express that reading provides a foundation for learning and plays a fundamental role in promoting children's critical and imaginative thinking and their intellectual and emotional development. 

Prof. Albert Lavergne addressing the audience is attached.

U.S. Consulate General Lagos, Public Affairs Officer, Darcy Zotter on Tuesday was at the University of Ibadan, Oyo state; accompanied by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olayinka Abel to unveil the Sculpture as part of the U.S. Mission’s Public Diplomacy outreach in Ibadan, Oyo state.