Nigeria: Young Writers' Summit to Revive Ibadan Literary Glory

13 March 2017

An Ibadan-based educational opportunity and literacy development organisation, BIBLOPHILLIA Nigeria, has perfected arrangements for the maiden edition of its Young Writers' Summit and Literary Festival. Billed for April 21, 2017 at the Trenchard Hall, University of Ibadan, the summit is in collaboration with the Oyo State government, Association of Nigeria Authors, University of Ibadan, and Medianett Limited. The target is to deliver a global standard literary festival for young writers.

The objectives, according to the CEO, BIBLOPHILLIA Nigeria, Kayode Adejumo-Bello, include recreating the Ibadan literary passion, celebrating the ancient city's literary heritage, discovering new literary talents, producing next generation of literary stars, creating a supportive and a non-competitive environment where teenage writers can work together as artists.

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