Artist lauds poets’ doggedness in correcting societal ills

Artist lauds poets’ doggedness in correcting societal ills

Poets
By Bukola Adewumi
Abuja, March 19, 2019 (NAN) Kolade Freedom, the Executive Secretary, Eriata Oribhabor, on Tuesday commended poets for their doggedness and skills in correcting societal ills.

The executive secretary in a statement insisted that poetry reading, writing and performance must be taken seriously.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Freedom’s commendation was in recognition of the World Poetry Day celebration.

“This genre of literature lies in creativity’s heart and soul. Reading a poem a day was likened to sipping lifesaving doses,” Freedom said.

He announced that Poets in Nigeria (PIN) Initiative in conjunction with Management of National Arts Theatre Iganmu, Lagos, will be celebrating the maiden edition of PIN.

The executive secretary said that the celebration of World Poetry Day is hinged on UNESCO’s proclamation at its Paris, 1999 session.

“As poets and lovers of poetry and the art, Poets in Nigeria joins the world in commemorating this special day towards highlighting poetry and its numerous advantages to humanity,” Freedom said.

He said that the event was scheduled for Queen Amina Park and National Arts Theatre Iganmu, Lagos State. (NAN)
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