PEN International, Nigerian Centre, otherwise called PEN Nigeria, has dedicated a special Poetry Festival in memory of Canadian-based Nigerian scholar Prof Pius Adesanmi involved in the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash last Sunday few minutes after take-off in Addis Ababa., a volume of satirical essays, is a poet, essayist, satirist, literary critic.
It will hold at Michael Otedola College of Primary Education , Noforija, Epe. “It would be another golden opportunity for members of the creative community to showcase their creativity and their products, including publications. Authors who wish to donate books and other publications or materials for distribution to participants, particularly students, at the event are enjoined contact the President or any other member of the Executive Council,” the President, PEN Nigeria, Folu Agoi, stated.
The festival has as guest poet, Reginald Chiedu Ofodile, who is lawyer, actor, compere, and internationally acclaimed novelist, playwright, poet, and essayist. Other guests include Tunji Sotimirin, Kayode Steve Adaramoye, Busola Kolade, and Ralph Akintan-Ralph. Its highlights include: poetry performances by individuals and groups, poetic presentations by members of the community , poetry recitation in indigenous language , presentations by seasoned poets and authors lecture and interactive session on the event’s theme.
This is one step in the right direction.☑️ But we really lost a Good one. Prof had a First class from OAU in french. Then went for masters in french in Univ. Of Ibadan [My Almamater] still Excelling. And a Ph.d i think in BritishColumbia PiusAdesanmi REST WELL SIR..
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