The duo of Ibadan Book Club (IBC) and the Conference of Southwest Writers have set aside 28th day of January, 2023 to host three Ibadan based writers, Olatunde Lawuyi Ogunniran, Emeka Emmanuel and Adeyemi Olawale in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State for the January edition of the newly inaugurated reading campaign tagged, “Ibadan Reads (I-READ) .

Ibadan Reads Project emanated from the partnership between the Conference of Southwest Writers and Ibadan Book Club. The project hopes to sensitize, revive and promote moribund/dwindling reading culture in Ibadan, Oyo State Capital and the entire Southwest states in general.

A statement issued by the Coordinator of the Project, Ayobami Odunyemi said the event would take place at the Oyo State Library Board, Opposite Cocoa House, Ibadan by 12PM prompt.

Prospective writers who have works in poetry, short stories and novels can also attend to read their works to other writers and readers. Membership forms and certificate of membership will be available at no charge to first timers.

Ibadan Book Club consists of a group of people who meet periodically to discuss the book they have read and exchange those books. Club members encourage each other and learn to read with a critical mind, articulating their opinions about a particular book with others.

Conference of Southwest Writers (COSWRITE) is a regional writers’ body setup to provide support and platform for writers and readers in the southwest region of Nigeria (Yoruba Speaking states) and beyond.

MEET OUR GUEST WRITERS

Olatunde Lawuyi Ogunniran is a poet, writer and publisher. He is a member of the Conference of South West Writers and Egbe Akomolede Yoruba. Some of his titles include: Rita’s Bad Day, You Can Do Better, Who Marries The Princess, The Reget, The Spoilt Child, Failure Can Make You Grow, Ayorunbo, The Over-Pampered Child, Àwòdì Òkè, Alagbaro Abuja, Àgbà Ọ̀dàlẹ̀, Arojinle, The weak and the Mighty.

Emeka Emmanuel is an entrepreneur, a freelancer, a creative content creator, writer, ghost author and motivational speaker. He is currently a Sociologist student at the Prestigious University of Ibadan. Emeka also holds a National Diploma in Mass Communication where he served as the Vice President; Association of Student Communicators (ASCOM). He’s the author of Abstinence and Power of The Teacher which were both approved by the Oyo State Ministry of Education. He has also written some other titles such as Girl Power, Boy Power, A-B-C-D-E Principles of Academic Excellence, amongst others.

Master Adeyemi Olawale, commonly known as SABI is a prolific writer and a Phonetician in English Studies born in Ibadan,Oyo State,Nigeria. He finished his secondary education at the Eagles College at Magboro-Akeran Ogun State and went on to study English/Social Studies at the Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo. He concentrates his writing on encouraging the troubled to advance in life,be awakened and be prepared to shine out greatly despite the challenges of life.