NIBF 2023: NBFT Reels Out Programme of Events

 

NIBF 2023: NBFT REELS OUT PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

 

By: Wole Adedoyin

 

The Nigeria International Book Fair 2023 is set to hold from May 10 to May 13, 2023. The theme for this year's event is "The Role of a Functional National Book Policy in the African Book Ecosystem." The event promises to be exciting and educative with several programs of events lined up for participants.

 

The Opening Ceremony and International Conference will hold on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, from 10 a.m. The conference will focus on the role of a functional national book policy in the African book ecosystem. The conference promises to bring together professionals in the publishing industry, academics, and policymakers to discuss critical issues that affect the book industry in Africa. The conference will feature presentations, panel discussions, and keynote addresses by renowned speakers.

 

The Awards Ceremony will hold on the same day, Wednesday, May 10, 2023, from 5.00 pm. The awards ceremony will recognize and celebrate authors, publishers, and other stakeholders in the book industry who have contributed significantly to the growth and development of the industry. The awards are, Life Time Awards - for those that have contributed significantly to the Book and Education industry.

They could be authors, Publishers, Booksellers, Librarian, Printers, Literary giants, Academia, etc. Corporate Awards - corporate organisations that have contributed to Education and book development.  Banks, Communication companies, Oil and Gas, corporate business organisations, etc. Government Agencies that are established to support education and book development and that are performing the task well will also be awarded.

 

The awards ceremony promises to be a glamorous event, and participants will have the opportunity to network with other stakeholders in the industry.

 

The Tertiary Education Summit will hold on Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 10 a.m. The summit will focus on fresh ideas for overhauling Nigeria's tertiary education complex. The summit promises to bring together stakeholders in the education sector, including policymakers, educators, and students, to discuss critical issues affecting tertiary education in Nigeria. Participants will have the opportunity to share their ideas and experiences and learn from other stakeholders in the industry.

 

The Children's Programmes and School Competitions will be held from Wednesday, May 10, to Friday, May 12, 2023. The children's programs will feature storytelling sessions, book readings, and other fun-filled activities designed to promote reading culture among children. The school competitions will feature quiz competitions, spelling bees, and other educational activities aimed at promoting academic excellence among students.

 

There will be prizes to be won by participating schools and Children. Schools are therefore expected to register their pupils and students in advance for the competition they are interested in. 

 

Activities and their class range include: Maths Quiz - Senior Primary, Spelling Bee - Senior Primary, Chess Game -JSS and SSS, Dance - Senior Primary, Poetry, Creative Writing. Stem Hub - Senior Primary, JSS &  SSS,. Readathon - Senior Primary.

 

The Children Funfair will hold from Wednesday, May 10, to Saturday, May 13, 2023. The funfair promises to be an exciting event for children, with lots of games, rides, and other fun-filled activities to keep them entertained. Parents can bring their children to the fair and have fun while also promoting reading culture among their children.

 

The Exhibition of Books and Allied Products will hold from Wednesday, May 10, to Saturday, May 13, 2023. The exhibition will feature books, e-books, journals, and other allied products from local and international publishers. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the latest trends in the publishing industry, network with publishers and authors, and purchase books at discounted rates.

 

Participants can also expect programs of events from the constituent bodies that will be fixed as they are received. Programmes are being expected from constituent bodies like NPA, BAN, CIPPON, NLA, ANA, Network of Book Club and Reading Promoter, UNSDG Book Clubs African Chapter, NCC, UBEC, etc.