“It is a manifest commitment of this government to support the arts creatively and our creatives themselves.” Nigeria
Book fairs play a vital role in societies. While public book fairs promote books and reading, their professional equivalents allow publishers, agents, distributors and retailers to meet and do real business. They also draw media and public attention to the book industry and provide platforms for authors to meet readers. Book fairs are a moment where many creative professions converge.
‘Bookies’ will have opportunity to mingle and hold stimulating discussions on a wide range of issues concerning books with guests. According to the organisers, Kabafest is the first and only literary fête of this magnitude in Northern Nigeria.
This is the reason el-Rufai decided to take it upon himself to create a platform for all stakeholders in the book chain and knowledge industry within and outside the northern hemisphere to hold conversation with books.He said his government is committed to creating a veritable platform for art and culture development in the country, adding, the festival will not only celebrate the arts and the literary world, but also equally change the wrong perception of Northern Nigeria.
At the event, renowned novelist, poet and short story writer, Professor Zaynab Alkali, was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her immense contributions to the Nigerian society through her creative works.In her acceptance speech, Alkali said the award told her and other writers that they were on the right part for contributing to the large society.
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