The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD), has opened applications for the My Family Companion (MFC) National Reading Relay, a nationwide initiative aimed at setting a Guinness World Record while promoting maternal and child health literacy.
The programme is championed by Dr. Otubo Victor in collaboration with FMYD, the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), and RED Media.
About the Programme
The My Family Companion (MFC) National Reading Relay is designed as a large-scale advocacy campaign focused on improving awareness and understanding of maternal and child health across Nigeria.
At the centre of the initiative is a Guinness World Record attempt that will bring together Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora through a coordinated virtual reading exercise.
Participants will take turns reading excerpts from My Family Companion, a health education resource developed to simplify critical information around maternal and child care, while addressing harmful practices linked to preventable deaths.
The reading session will be conducted as a live relay, connecting participants across states and countries in a continuous chain. Organisers describe it as a national movement that blends education, participation, and digital engagement to reach millions.
Beyond the record attempt, the initiative is positioned as one of the largest public health awareness campaigns in Nigeria, targeting families, communities, and institutions.
All participants who successfully take part in the relay will be recognised as Guinness World Record holders, symbolising a collective national effort towards improving health outcomes for women and children.
The event will also serve as the launch platform for the MFC 1 Million Family Outreach, a broader campaign aimed at expanding access to life-saving health knowledge through media, storytelling, and community-driven engagement.
How to Participate
Interested Nigerians, both within the country and in the diaspora, are invited to apply to participate as readers in the National Reading Relay.
Applicants will be required to fill an expression of interest form, after which selected participants will be contacted with further details on the next steps.
• Open to Nigerians at home and abroad
• Participation involves virtual reading sessions
• Selected participants will receive Guinness World Record recognition
Call for Sponsorship
Organisers are also calling on organisations and partners to support the initiative through sponsorship and collaboration.
• Email: Contact@myfamilycompanion.org
• Phone: +234 703 583 7567
Key Dates
• Registration closes: Tuesday, 5 May 2026
• Record attempt date: Friday, 15 May 2026
How to Apply
Prospective participants can apply via the official form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1rhHawQ4xL9xxtV1m31anigOBYEZbi14-NZPIQBs_TkFR9Q/viewform.
