University of Abuja Hosts Roundtable Conference on Creative Writing, Inaugurates Centre
University of Abuja Hosts Roundtable Conference on Creative Writing, Inaugurates Centre
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The University of Abuja recently hosted a successful roundtable conference on creative writing, featuring renowned keynote speakers Professor Dul Johnson, Professor Tanure Ojaide, and Professor Bode Ojoniyi.
The conference explored the genres of poetry, drama, and prose, fostering engaging discussions among participants.
The event was chaired by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi, who also inaugurated the University's Centre for Creative Writing. Professor Maikudi emphasized the transformative power of storytelling in shaping societies, influencing policies, and driving national development.
She encouraged participants to translate the discussions into meaningful actions that will positively impact their communities and the nation at large. The conference aimed to promote creative writing as a tool for social change and national development.
The University of Abuja's Centre for Creative Writing is expected to provide a platform for writers, scholars, and artists to explore the creative potential of writing, while also promoting literary excellence and social engagement.
