In recognition of the pivotal role poetry plays within the society and undeniable impact of literary creativity on attainment of Freedom, Poets in Nigeria (PIN) is delighted to declare October Month of Freedom and Creativity.
Coincidentally, the month of October is earmarked for celebration of Nigeria’s independence and Poets in Nigeria’s 2nd year anniversary. In light of this notable events, poetry, an inexhaustible tool for creating socio-cultural consciousness, upholding human rights and freedom, would be made a national cynosure all through October via special poetry readings organized across all PIN Connect Centres in the country.
We also consider it appropriate to celebrate the 200 top entrants of both 2016 & 2017 editions of the Nigerian Students Poetry Prize (NSPP) in this symbolic month. This serves as a perfect makeup for exceptional entrants who missed the awards ceremony in University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus and were as a result, unable to get their Certificates of Awards.
While acquainting literary stakeholders in Lagos with this new development, the President of PIN, Eriata Oribhabor said, “Literary creativity is a potent tool for the realization of both individual and collective freedom. And, undeniably, poetry has always been central to the pursuit of human rights, dignity and freedom – a feat PIN intends to project all through October.”
Please find below the focus for the initiative:
* Projection of poetry and other writings as tool for creating socio-cultural consciousness and upholding human rights and freedom;
* Celebration of top entrants of the Nigerian Students Poetry Prize 2016 & 2017; and
* Celebration of notable poets within PIN Connect Centres.
For inquiries on participation, please connect with the PIN Connect Centres listed below.
PIN VENUES
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DATES
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CONTACTS
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The ArtHub,
Isheri-Igando
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1st October
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Shola: 07038167920
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Abakaliki Connect
Centre
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7th October
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Obinna: 07063774929
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Akwanga Connect Centre
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14th October
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Paul: 07036157811
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Badagry Connect Centre
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21st October
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BellaxVille:
07037071754
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Calabar Connect Centre
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21st October
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Chris: 08037610955
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Gombe Connect Centre
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4th & 5th October
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Najeebullah:
07068297660
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Enugu Connect Centre
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24th October
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Amaka: 08037407846
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Epe Connect Centre
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4th October
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Oyindamola:
09053641869
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Kano Connect Centre
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18th November
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Khalid: 08027796140
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Makurdi Connect Centre
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13th October
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Ben: 08037610955
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Obalende Connect
Centre
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28th October
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Favour: 08089116404
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Ojo Connect Centre
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20th October
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Taofeek: 07035513533
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Port-Harcourt Connect
Centre
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28th October
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Neofloetry:
08098966135
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UI Connect Centre
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14th October
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Damilola: 08175616734
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Yaba Connect Centre
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7th October
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Chisom: 07036223933
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Kolade Olanrewaju Freedom
For: Poets in Nigeria (PIN)
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