20^th Biennial Conference

20th Biennial Conference

The Literacy Promotion Association, Nigeria (LiPAN), formerly the Reading Association of Nigeria (RAN), invites you to its 20th Biennial Conference.

Hosted by the Department of Communication and Language Arts, University of Ibadan, the conference brings together educators, researchers, policymakers, literacy practitioners, publishers, development partners, and students to engage in critical conversations on early literacy development and its role in learning and national development.

As Nigeria continues to strive for improved educational outcomes and sustainable development, strengthening foundational literacy remains a national priority. This conference provides a platform for sharing research, innovative practices, policy perspectives, and collaborative strategies that can advance literacy development across the country.

We invite all stakeholders committed to literacy, education, and national development to join us in this important gathering.

About the Conference

The Literacy Promotion Association, Nigeria (LiPAN) is a professional association dedicated to promoting literacy development, reading culture, language education, and lifelong learning. Since its establishment in 1982 as the Reading Association of Nigeria (RAN), the Association has provided leadership in literacy advocacy, research, teacher development, and educational innovation.

The conference recognises that literacy acquired in the early years forms the basis for academic success, lifelong learning, productive citizenship, and national development. It seeks to provide opportunities for stakeholders to examine challenges, share evidence-based practices, and identify practical solutions for improving literacy outcomes in Nigeria.

Theme

Early Literacy Development in Nigeria: Strengthening Foundations for Learning and National Development

Conference Objectives

The conference aims to:

• Promote dialogue on effective approaches to early literacy development.
• Share current research, innovations, and best practices in literacy education.
• Strengthen the capacity of educators, literacy practitioners, and researchers.
• Foster collaboration among stakeholders in literacy development.
• Examine policy issues relating to literacy and educational development.
• Encourage sustainable initiatives that support literacy development and reading culture.
• Generate recommendations for strengthening literacy outcomes in Nigeria.

What the Conference Will Contribute

• Improved knowledge and application of effective literacy practices.
• Enhanced capacity of educators and literacy practitioners.
• Strengthened partnerships among educational institutions, government agencies, civil society organisations, and development partners.
• Increased awareness of context-specific literacy challenges and innovative solutions.
• Promotion of evidence-based approaches to literacy instruction and reading development.
• Development of practical recommendations for literacy policy and implementation.
• Greater commitment to fostering reading culture and lifelong learning.

Papers and Presentations Are Invited

Papers and presentations are invited under, but not limited to, the following sub-themes:

1. Strengthening Foundational Literacy in Early Grades in Nigeria
2. Language Policy and Multilingual Contexts in Nigeria
3. Teacher Capacity, Pedagogy, and Classroom Instruction
4. Developing Reading Culture in the Early Years
5. Home, Community, and Stakeholder Engagement in Literacy Development
6. Inclusion, Equity, and Access in Literacy Education
7. Digital and Technology-Driven Approaches to Literacy
8. Policy, Governance, and System-Level Reform
9. Literacy Across Disciplines
10. Creative, Cultural, and Media-Based Approaches to Literacy

Submit Your Abstract

Researchers, educators, literacy practitioners, policymakers, publishers, development partners, and students are invited to submit abstracts related to the conference theme and sub-themes.

Abstract Guidelines

• Abstracts should clearly state the purpose, methodology, findings, and implications of the study or presentation.
• Abstracts should not exceed 300 words.
• Include the title of the paper, author's name(s), institutional affiliation, email address, and telephone number.
• Abstracts should be submitted in Microsoft Word format.
• All submissions will undergo peer review.

Conference Timeline

Building a National Reading Culture

Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) is a flagship literacy initiative of the Literacy Promotion Association, Nigeria (LiPAN) designed to promote reading culture in schools, homes, and communities.

The initiative encourages individuals to set aside dedicated time for reading and seeks to establish reading as a valued and enjoyable lifelong habit.

Objectives of DEAR

• Promote a culture of reading among children, youth, and adults.
• Increase reading engagement and literacy development.
• Encourage schools to provide structured reading opportunities.
• Strengthen partnerships for literacy promotion.
• Support lifelong learning through sustained reading practices.

Implementation Strategy

Support the DEAR Initiative

LiPAN welcomes partnerships and support from organisations, institutions, and individuals committed to promoting literacy and reading culture in Nigeria.

Partner with LiPAN

The conference offers opportunities for organisations to support literacy development while gaining visibility among educators, researchers, policymakers, development partners, and literacy practitioners.

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