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They spoke at the opening of the 20th Nigeria International Book Fair holding in Lagos.
The theme of the fair is “Awakening the Giant in Women for the Growth of the Book Ecosystem’. x
Erelu Bisi Fayemi, the First Lady of Ekiti State, noted that Nigeria features poorly on most global indicators measuring Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE).
She said to awaken the ‘giant of women in the book ecosystem,’ “we should encourage girls to read right from an early age, and not just self-empowerment books or romantic novels.”
Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by Mrs. Edith Egube, wife of the Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, said the role of women in helping to significantly improve reading culture, especially among the younger generation, could not be over- emphasised.
Wale OkediranThe much-awaited new novel by Dr. Wale Okediran, the Secretary-General of the Pan African Writers Association (PAWA), will finally be presented to the public at 10 am on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at this year’s Nigeria International Book Fair in Lagos, Nigeria.
The launch, which will be part of the activities for the 20th edition of Nigerian International Book Fair Festival, will hold at the Harbour Point Event Centre, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Victoria Island venue of the book fair. x
The hybrid event (physical and virtual) will be chaired by the Minister of State for Health, Senator Olorunnimbe Mamora. He will be supported by other personalities drawn from all walks of life.