Coal City Literary Forum Celebrates Octogenarian Writer, Anezi Okoro

AS part of its efforts to recognise writers and personalities who have distinguished themselves in the promotion of reading culture in the country, Coal City Literary Forum (CCLF) will celebrate one of Nigeria’s less celebrated cultural icons, Prof. Anezi Okoro in Enugu on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Ofuobi Africa Centre, Ofuobi Street, Off Umuoji, Independence Layout, Enugu. Time is 11am.

Okoro is the author of notable young adult novellas such as One Week One Trouble, Village Headmaster, Village Boy, Double Trouble, etc. He also translated four of Shakespeare’s novels into Igbo language. His works formed part of the literary texts of Nigerian public schools for many years and were part of the literary influence of many writers today.

On the political scene, a statement by the Planning Committee Secretary, Mrs. Chinemerem Anyi, said, “It was Okoro who wrote the proposal for the citing of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja in 1976. Other numerous accomplishments of this legend have largely remained unsung. 
Against this background, the Coal City Literary Forum has decided to celebrate this 86 years’ old man who has given so much to society while he is still alive.

“We are expecting many dignitaries like his personal friend Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo, his students, Senators Chris Ngige and Chimaroke Nnamani. The governor of Enugu State will be the special guest of honour. The occasion will be chaired by Elder K. U. Kalu while the former Vice Chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka and former Minister of Power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo will deliver the key note address”.

Coal City Literary Forum is a community-based organisation that promotes the reading culture among young people and sharpens the writing skills of aspiring young writers.