About
…poetry for service
Poets in Nigeria Initiative was founded in 2015 in Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria to meet the multidimensional demands associated with growing affection for poetry reading, writing, and performance across Nigeria.
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
1. Create a holistic online directory for Poets in Nigeria
2. Create unlimited opportunities for poets to showcase their poetic crafts
3. Serve as a veritable ground for poets to hone their reading, writing and performance skills via literary projects like poetry workshops and residences to be organised by PIN.
4. Protect and promote registered poets and their works, showcased beyond borders
5. Give poets recognisable voices in the scheme of things in Nigeria and across our shores
6. Guide poets in areas of editing and publishing
VISION: To be Nigeria’s foremost literary hub driven by poetry.
PIN Board
Meet the passionate individuals dedicated to enriching Nigeria’s poetic landscape.
Eriata Oribhabor
Founder/President
Kolade Freedom
Executive Secretary
Funke Awodiya
Member
Ridwan Adelaja
Member
Dr Chinemerem Mary Anyi
Member
Dagga Tolar
Member
Adekunle-Oguntoyinbo Shola Phebian
Member
Basira Rabi’u Idris
Member