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From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja
The Embassy of Ukraine in Nigeria has officially opened a Ukrainian Bookshelf at Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, presenting the institution with a curated collection of books on Ukraine’s history, culture, identity, and the current realities of the ongoing war.
The Ukrainian Embassy in Nigeria, in a statement issued in Abuja, said the initiative is part of the global project launched by the First Lady of Ukraine, Mrs Olena Zelenska, aimed at making Ukrainian literature accessible in libraries and universities across the world.
During the ceremony, the Ukrainian Ambassador to Nigeria, Ivan Kholostenko, highlighted the importance of cultural diplomacy, especially in times of war, and emphasised the long-standing relationship between Ukraine and the academic community in Nigeria.
“It is a great honour for Ukraine to be represented here at Bingham University. For many years, hundreds of Nigerian students studied in Ukraine and many of them proudly call Ukraine their second home. They carry warm memories of our hospitality, our values, and our culture,” Kholostenko said.
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The Ukrainian envoy further said the opening of the bookshelf is both a cultural event and a symbolic gesture.
Referring to the extensive damage inflicted on Ukrainian cultural institutions by Russia’s ongoing aggression, the envoy said: “Books carry more than words. They carry identity, memory, humour, pain, and dreams. They preserve what missiles and bombs cannot destroy.”
He also expressed gratitude to the First Lady for initiating the project, as well as to the leadership of Bingham University for their support and openness to cooperation.
