Africa-Press – Mozambique. The First Lady of the Republic, Gueta Chapo, has said that literacy remains a national priority and that, in the digital age, it should be used to promote education, social inclusion, and active citizenship.
Speaking yesterday in Matutuine district, Maputo province, on the occasion of International Literacy Day, which this year is held under the theme “Promoting Literacy in the Digital Age”, Gueta Chapo stressed that Mozambique needs to continue investing in education as a foundation for human development and social cohesion.
She said that International Literacy Day, September 8, represents a time for reflection and renewed commitment.
“Today, on September 8th, we celebrate International Literacy Day, which expresses our ambition to make the most of digital platforms for communication in teaching and learning, given our reality as a major component of education,” the First Lady she said.
Digital technologies offer opportunities to bring schools closer to families and connect education to the world. “Through them, it is possible to bring families closer to schools and connect schools to the world. September 8th is a time of awakening,” she declared.
The First Lady argued that national literacy programs must be aligned with international goals in order to meet the expectations of the target audience and contribute to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal number 4, which requires an increase in the number of young people and adults with relevant, inclusive qualifications and technical and professional skills for employment.
Gueta Chapo recalled that the country has already made remarkable progress, reducing the illiteracy rate from 93 percent in 1975 to 39 percent in 2017. “We recognize that, as a country, we have made significant strides in reducing illiteracy.”
She went on to emphasize that literacy has a direct impact on citizens’ daily lives, empowering them to face challenges in various areas of life.
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