My Family Companion (MFC) Programme

The My Family Companion (MFC) National Reading Relay is a national advocacy initiative promoting maternal and child health literacy through structured reading, public engagement, and community participation.

The programme includes a Guinness World Record attempt, mobilizing Nigerians at home and in the diaspora to join a virtual reading and awareness campaign aimed at improving health knowledge and outcomes for women and children.

Participants from different locations across Nigeria and beyond will sequentially read excerpts from My Family Companion, a family health education resource written to simplify maternal and child health knowledge and challenge ignorance and harmful practices that contribute to preventable maternal and child deaths.

The live reading event will be relayed online, forming a chain of knowledge that connects all Nigerians, state by state, and the diaspora, from national leaders to everyday families, serving as Nigeria’s biggest public health event with the widest reach.

Upon completion, every reader will be recognized as a Guinness World Record Holder, symbolizing Nigeria’s collective voice for health literacy and hope for women and children.

The event will also launch the MFC 1 Million Family Outreach, a campaign to strengthen family health education and access to life-saving knowledge through media and entertainment.

 PROGRAM PARTNERS

My Family Companion (MFC) National Reading Relay is championed by Dr. Otubo Victor in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD), the Medical Women’s Association of
Nigeria (MWAN), and RED Media.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Nigerians at home and in diaspora who
would like to participate as readers in this National Reading Relay and receive a Guinness World Record recognition are encouraged to apply using the indication of interest form below. Successful applicants will be contacted on Next Steps.

CALL FOR SPONSORSHIP
Sponsorship is open to interested organizations. Kindly contact us via:
Email: Contact@myfamilycompanion.org  Phone: +234 703 583 7567