I’d disagree.
It would seem that the apostles were content taking the gospel to the gentiles without going in depth into the OT.
They even debated what precepts from the OT to carry forward (no food offered to idols, no sexual immorality).
Getting the solid understanding of Christ, the gospel, and our place in it is more important to the history behind it.
Once the foundation is laid it is worthwhile to read the OT, to see the Promise in history before Christ, but He is central in it all.