The Niger State Government, Minna Emirate and writers in the state are making efforts to get Minna, the capital of Niger State designated as a UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE.
In a statement by Prof. Mohammed Kuta Yahaya, he stated that the effort to bring Minna city to the global arena of literature started in the era of Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu in 2010 from when Nigerian writers, home and abroad, were converging on the city and declared Minna as the Mecca of literature in Nigeria. “So, what Hill-Top Creative Arts Foundation is doing now, is a renewal of the quest to give Minna its rightful status in national and global literature. The time is now, when you have a government in the state, with a global mind”.
BM Dzukogi agreed with Prof. Kuta. He said that, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Ojukwu, Cyprain Ekwensi, Ben Okri, Abubakar Imam Kagara, Bello Kagara, Abubakar Gimba, Mamman Jiya Vatsa, Yahaya Dangana, and many others were born in Niger State: So, Minna is well qualified. We applied in 2023 but couldn’t get it due to late submission of application. Gov. Bago signed the papers for us. So, we are here again. On Monday, we shall have a Press Conference to address writers in the state. We seek the support of Nigerians towards achieving this task.
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Worthy course and just the right time. I sent a chat to friends and family about two weeks ago about Niger state beaming light to the nation , Nigeria.
I agree with this !!
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Nice one. I’m fully in support.
Learning is very important
Learning is very important
I dare say that given the calibre of writers Niger State has produced, no State deserves the slot like Niger.
May we all succeed.
I’m incredibly proud of this amazing initiative! Minna, the capital of Niger State, is indeed a hub of literary excellence, with a rich history of producing renowned writers like Cyprian Ekwensi and Ben Okri ¹. The city’s cultural diversity, beautiful landscapes, and strong senseommunity make it an ideal candidate for UNESCO City of Literature designation. I’m excited to see this project come to life and showcase Minna’s literary prowess to the world. Kudos to the Niger State Government, Minna Emirate, and Hill-Top Creative Arts Foundation for their efforts. Let’s make this happen, Nigeria