How Prof. Remi Raji @ 50 National Poetry Competition Elevates SYNW to National Recognition

 

HOW PROF. REMI RAJI @ 50 NATIONAL POETRY COMPETITION ELEVATES SYNW TO NATIONAL RECOGNITION

 

By Wole Adedoyin

In November 2011, Prof. Remi Raji @ 50 National Poetry competition was organized to commemorate the 50th birthday of renowned Nigerian poet, Prof. Remi Raji. The competition was a huge success, attracting over two hundred entries from over twenty states of the federation. The competition not only celebrated Prof. Raji’s milestone, but also gave the SYNW a wider recognition and platform to showcase their literary prowess.

The Prof. Remi Raji @ 50 National Poetry competition was a unique initiative, and the first of its kind from the Society of Young Nigerian Writers. The competition was aimed at discovering and promoting young and talented poets, while also celebrating the works of Prof. Remi Raji, who has made significant contributions to Nigerian literature over the years.

The competition was open to all Nigerian poets, and entries were submitted only in English. The quality of entries received was impressive, and the judges were impressed with the creativity and originality of the submissions.

To read the submitted entries, the SYNW has made them available on their website. Interested persons can access the entries by clicking on this link: https://takadaonline.wordpress.com/2011/12/16/prof-remi-raji-50-poetry-anthology/. The shortlisted entries are also available on this link: https://progresspublishing.wordpress.com/2011/11/24/shortlisted-entries-remi-raji-at-50-poetry-competition/.

The competition was judged by a panel of distinguished poets, including Prof. Obododima Oha and Mrs. Tiwatope Fakayode.

The winners of the competition were presented with their prizes at a special ceremony organized by the celebrant in the University of Ibadan. The event was attended by literary giants and enthusiasts, including Prof. Remi Raji himself, who was delighted with the quality of entries and the success of the competition.

In his remarks at the event, Prof. Raji expressed his appreciation to the SYNW for organizing the competition and for the recognition given to his work. He encouraged the winners to continue to hone their craft and to make meaningful contributions to Nigerian literature.

The SYNW also expressed their gratitude to all participants in the competition, and to the judges for their meticulous work in selecting the winners. The society emphasized its commitment to promoting and supporting young Nigerian writers, and to creating platforms for them to showcase their talent.

The success of the Prof. Remi Raji @ 50 National Poetry competition has been widely celebrated in Nigerian literary circles, and has helped to further establish the SYNW as a leading voice in Nigerian literature. The competition has also helped to raise awareness of the rich literary culture of Nigeria, and to inspire young writers to pursue their passion for writing.