Okediran, Alabi, Adebiyi, Ladoja and others to Grace Akinyemi Jelili’s Book Launch

 

OKEDIRAN, ALABI, ADEBIYI, LADOJA AND OTHERS TO GRACE AKINYEMI JELILI’S BOOK LAUNCH

 

 

By: Ibadan Book Club

The Secretary General of Pan African Writers Association (PAWA), Dr. Wale Okediran, a Senior Traditional Chief, Ekefa Olubadan of Ibadanland; Oloye Olalekan Alabi, Rector of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Prof. Kazeem Adebiyi  and the President of Reading Awareness Society For Development in Africa(RASDA) who is also the wife of a former governor of Oyo State, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, Chief (Mrs) Bukola Ladoja, are among the dignitaries expected at the public presentation of a book, titled, ‘The Cave of a Thousand Demons’ written by Akinyemi Jelili Oyelere.

Mrs. Kate I. Isah, FASI President is expected to Chair the book launch slated for August 7^th, 2021 at the Assembly Hall of The Polytechnic, Ibadan by 11am prompt

The book launch which is strictly by invitation and would be conducted under stern compliance of the COVID-19 protocols and guidelines.

According to a copy of the invitation recently given to the Coordinator of Ibadan Book Club, Mrs. Ayobami Odunyemi, Mr. Olukayode Ojo will be the Chief Launcher, while Dr. Solomon Iguanre of Babcock University will be the Book Reviewer.

The historic event promises to be a convergence of key players in the book and literary industry and will provide a veritable platform for stakeholders to discuss the way forward, especially at such a crucial time in the nation’s existence.

Akinyemi Jelili Oyelere hails from Imia town, in Kajola Local Government, Oke-Ogun area, Oyo State, South West Nigeria. He attended Community Primary School, Imia for his Primary Education and proceeded to Isemi-Ile Grammar school for his Secondary Education. He later gained admission into the Polytechnic, Ibadan in 2015 into the Department of Local Government and Development Studies.

During his National Diploma in The Polytechnic, Ibadan. He was Vice President of National Association of Kajola Students (NAKS), Assistant Political Editor to NALGADSS PRESS, Assistant Production Manager to Press Council; The Polytechnic, Ibadan.

Currently, Akinyemi Jelili Oyelere is an HND2 Student of the same Institution and he is the General Secretary of Sustainable Development Club (SDC), PRO, Press Council, Vice President of International African Writers' Association (IAWA), Nigerian Branch.

Also, he is the Coordinator of Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW), The Polytechnic, Ibadan Chapter and Financial Secretary of Ibadan Book Club (IBC).

Akinyemi Jelili Oyelere is a writer, Poet, Author of two books, "Awakening Dreams and The Cave Of A Thousand Demons". His work has been published within and outside his country such as Indian, Philippine, Australia, US, UK, Nigeria, Kenya etc.

He is the Founder of Awakening Dreams Foundation (ADF) a non-governmental, nonprofit, nonpolitical and non-religious organisation that caters for the needs of Youth and teenagers. He is a passionate Volunteer, luminary administrator, teacher and preacher of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

 

Unfailing: Experiential Journey of the Efficacy of God’s Words for launch today, Saturday 3rd July, 2021

 

UNFAILING: EXPERIENTIAL JOURNEY OF THE EFFICACY OF GOD’S WORDS FOR LAUNCH TODAY, SATURDAY 3RD JULY, 2021

 

By Ibadan Book Club

 

A book titled “Unfailing: Experiential Journey of the Efficacy of God’s Words” written by Oyebola Omolola, a Research Scientist, business owner and a student life Coach as well as the Founder of the initiative called “Blessed to Build Initiative” will be unveiled today 3^rd of July, 2021 at the American Corner, Along Booksellers, Magazine Road, Jericho Ibadan, Oyo State by 12 Noon.

 

Important dignitaries expected at the book launching include: Honourable Seyi Adisa, Member, Oyo State House of Assembly, Afijio Local Government (Chief Launcher); Mrs. Funsho Adegbola, Director, The Vale College, Ibadan (Guest of Honour); Mrs. Tolu Adisa, Author, The Good, the Bad, The Ugly….Then Love (Reviewer); Mrs. Temiloluwa Moronkeji, Social Worker, Relationship and Sex Coach, Co-author, Hugging Embers (Reviewer) and lastly Mr. Yinka Babalola, SS Engr. Nigeria (Reviewer).

 

Published by Purplebloom Publishers, the launching promises to be an avenue for book reading, lecture and networking. Attendance is strictly by invitation. Synopsis and other vital information about the new book will be unveiled during the setting out of the book.

 

The author, Oyebola Omolola is an Encourager and Equipper who loves to help, inspire and put smiles on people’s faces. She is passionate about the need to help younger women find and express their life’s purpose, solve their personal challenges, as well as sharing resources to aid their personal development.

 

She is a Research Scientist, business owner and a student life Coach as well as the Founder of the initiative called “Blessed to Build Initiative” amongst which is the “Blessed to Build” wives platform whose sole aim is to raise an army of vibrant wives who are blessed to build the world around them.

 

She is a member of the Society for Medicinal Plants and Economic Development (SOMPED). She is an Alumni of the University of Ibadan where she was awarded a Bachelors degree in Botany and Master of Science degree in Pharmacognosy. She has published her research findings in reputable peer reviewed journals. Also, she is a certified customer service and telemarketing professional.

 

She is a Wife, Mother, Speaker and loves using her gifts to improve the lives of people around her.

 

She is called to use her gifts, knowledge and experiences to help and inspire the women folks generally.

Ibadan Book Club June Monthly Reading in Pictures

 IBADAN BOOK CLUB JUNE MONTHLY READING IN PICTURES

 

Call For Submissions: Rhythms From The Pacesetter State

 

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: RHYTHMS FROM THE PACESETTER STATE

 

 

Ibadan Book Club, an initiative of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) invites writers to submit poems, short stories and essays on any topic/issue relating to Ibadan and its environs.

 

GUIDELINES

 

1. Submission is free and open to writers from any part of the world.

2. Entrants are free to write on any topic relating to Ibadan and Oyo State

3. Entrant can give their work any interesting title of their choice.

4. Only works that 'comply' to the submission guidelines will be selected and published.

5. Entrants can submit minimum of 3 works and maximum of 5 works
6. Entry MUST be written in English Language
7. Entry should be brief and concise —a maximum of 500 words for short stories, 450 words for essays, and a 40 lines for poetry.

8. Author’s information —location, contact details, and a short bio of no more than 40 words should be included in the submission.

9. Entry MUST be type-written and sent in the body of the mail; NOT AS AN ATTACHMENT. Entries sent as attachment will be automatically disqualified.

10. Entry MUST be original work of the entrant.
11. All entries should be sent on or before 31st of July, 2021. Late entry will not be accepted.

12. Entries should be sent via mail to ibadanbookclub@gmail.com and copy societyofyoungnigerianwriters@gmail.com

13. The subject of mail should be “RHYTHMS FROM THE PACESETTER STATE”.

 

BENEFITS:

1. All successful and shortlisted entries will be published in IBC Proposed Anthology.

2. Online promotion of the successful/published entries and entrants.

3. All successful/published entrants are entitled to e-copy of the published anthology.

4. Automatic/free membership and admission into the Ibadan Book Club will be given to successful/published young Nigerian entrants.

For further inquiries, support or partnership, contact: Ayobami Odunyemi – Coordinator of Ibadan Book Club and Akinyemi Jelili Oyelere - Jelili – Project Manager - 07064338572

Ibadan Book Club Set to host Oyo State Librarian as Guest Reader/Speaker for her June Book Reading

 

 

IBADAN BOOK CLUB SET TO HOST OYO STATE LIBRARIAN AS GUEST READER/SPEAKER FOR HER JUNE BOOK READING

 

Ibadan Book Club (IBC) has set aside June 26, 2021 to host Mrs. A.I Akinlolu, the current Oyo State Librarian as her Guest Writer/Reader for the month of June.

 

A statement issued by the Coordinator of the Club, Ayobami Odunayo said that the event will take place at the Conference Hall of the Oyo State Library Board, Opposite Cocoa House, Dugbe, Ibadan by 12p.m.

 

Mrs. Akinlolu will be talking on matters bordering on Oyo State Library Board, its past, present and future activities aimed at promoting and enhancing reading culture across Oyo State. She will also tour the intending participants around the state library as well as read from any of her favourite book(s).

 

Mrs. A.I Akinlolu, currently Oyo State Librarian. Before attaining the position of State Librarian. Mrs. Akinlolu passed through the following positions: Librarian II 1987-1990, Senior Librarian 1990-1994, Prin. Librarian 1994- 1997, Chief Librarian 1997-2000, Assistant Director 2000- 2003, Dep. Director 2003- 2007, Director 2008 – 2014.

 

ABOUT OYO STATE LIBRARY BOARD

The Oyo State Library Board under the current headship of Mrs. A.I Akinlolu (State Librarian) came into existence historically in 1955, to support the free primary education of Western State Government led by Late Sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. It was then known as Western Regional Library, was established by the Western State Government to:(i) compliment the efforts of government toward improving the educational standard (ii) provide qualitative library services to the people of the region and to the school environment (iii) to encourage reading culture among the school children.

 

In 1976, when Oyo State was carved out of the Western state, the library nomenclature changed to Oyo State Library under the Ministry of Education while the Head of Library was renamed the Chief Librarian.

 

The development of Library services actually took place in 1988 when the Military Administration of Col. Sasaenia Oresanya decided to enact a law for the establishment of Oyo State Library Board which is regarded as an autonomous government parastatal with the enactment of Edict No 18 of August 1988. This development thereby gave way for the

composition of Board led by Prof. Adebimpe Aboyade and supported by four (4) other professional librarians including Prof. D.F. Elaturoti (then Dr. Elaturoti) and Mrs. Oderinde (then of Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan). The composition of the Board brought the

introduction of active library services in the state while the mandate given to the Board became more pronounced and includes provision of qualitative and quantitative library services throughout the state. These includes: (a) library services to the rural populace, (b) services to school libraries,(c) training of library personnel working in schools, local governments, ministries and other government parastatals (d) to serve as legal depository of all works published in the state.

 

In 1999, the State government approved the nomenclature of the Head of Library to change from the Director to the State Librarian; and now has 4 directorates namely (a) Public Library Services Department (b) Schools Library Services Department and (c) Administration and

Supply (d) Finance and Accounts. The Board has two (2) functional Branch Libraries in Ibadan at Elekuro and Bodija. Three Zonal Libraries were built outside the State capital at Oyo, Ogbomoso, and Saki respectively. The first two Zonal libraries are functional, while the other

one is almost complete.

 

Presently, the Headquarters’ complex comprises of about 8 sections including an ICT unit which provides Information Technology services free of charge to the registered library users.

 

The upcoming book reading event promises to be an avenue for reading creative works such as poetry, fiction, book sales and signing, contacts with other readers and book writers in all corners of the state of Oyo, the statement added.

 

Prospective writers who have works in poetry, short stories and novels can also attend to read their works to other writers and readers. Membership forms and certificate of membership will be available at no charge to first timers.

 

Ibadan Book Club is an initiative of the Nigerian Young Writers Society. It was founded in 2011 by SYNW in order to contribute its own quota to the growth and development of the Reading Culture in the State of Oyo.

 

The Ibadan Book Club consists of a group of people who meet, meet periodically to discuss the book they have read and exchange those books. Club members encourage each other and learn to read with a critical mind, articulating their opinions about a particular book with others. Certain types of books not available or read receive attention through the book club.

 

Some of the publications published by Ibadan Book Club are: Olubadan Centennial Anthology: a collection of essays, articles, poems and works of art in honor of Oba (Dr.) Samuel Odulana, Odugade 1, Voices from Oja Oba Market and Finally, Senator Abiola Ajimobi: Memories, Dreams, Reflections of a Mind Always in Motion