AUTHORS' HUB PRESENTS THE 16TH EDITION OF ITS MONTHLY PANEL DISCUSSION VIA GOOGLE MEET ON THE TOPIC- PEN FOR PEACE: HARNESSING JOURNALISM AND LITERATURE FOR A MORE HUMANE SOCIETY.

The event will feature the following personalities:

Dr (Mrs) Lucy Ry-Kottoh, a distinguished Ghanaian academic, is a Commonwealth Scholar and Senior Lecturer in Publishing Studies at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana. She holds an MBA in General Business Administration from the University of Hull, England, PhD in Publishing Studies from the University of Stirling, Scotland, and has over 25 years of higher education experience, including two terms as Head of Department. A widely published researcher, editor, and international conference presenter, her work focuses on inclusive, digital, and scholarly publishing, children's literature, and reading promotion.

Professor Sunday Enessi Ododo, former General Manager/CEO of the National Arts Theatre, is a globally acclaimed theatre scholar, scenographer, playwright, and theatre technologist whose pioneering Facekuerade Theory has significantly influenced African theatre scholarship. A Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Letters and the Association of Nigerian Authors, he won the ANA Drama Prize for Hard Choice. He is a leading voice in literature, culture, and performance studies.

Professor Ifeoma Mabel Onyemelukwe, is a distinguished Nigerian scholar of French and African Literature and a Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Letters. Renowned for her scholarship, teaching, and mentorship, she has authored over 28 books and more than 194 scholarly articles. A leading authority on African literature of French expression, her research explores literature, culture, language, gender, and social transformation, earning her recognition as one of Nigeria's foremost literary scholars.

Dr. Ibrahim Sheme, is an acclaimed Nigerian journalist, novelist, editor, and publisher. A graduate of Bayero University Kano and the University of Wales, Cardiff, he has held senior editorial positions at major Nigerian newspapers and founded Informant Publishing. His award-winning Hausa novel _Yar’tsana_ won the inaugural Karaye Prize for Hausa Literature. An ANA Fellow, he is a leading advocate of indigenous literature, his works are noted for their social relevance, linguistic authenticity, and literary excellence.

Professor Isiaka Aliagan is a distinguished Nigerian poet, playwright, editor, publisher, and academic. An ANA Fellow, he has served the Association of Nigerian Authors in several leadership roles, including Editor of ANA Review. His award-nominated plays, Olubu and Rusting Time, and numerous books have earned national and international recognition. A Professor and Dean at Kwara State University, he is widely respected for mentoring emerging writers and advancing Nigerian literature and media education.

Mr. Odoh Diego Okenyodo, the moderator, is an acclaimed Nigerian poet, editor, communication consultant, and cultural advocate. A graduate of Ahmadu Bello University and Nasarawa State University, he is the author of _A Poem to its Creator_ and co-editor of _Camouflage_ and _After the Curfew_. An award-winning poet, he champions literary reform, equitable recognition for creative professionals, and the promotion of Nigeria's cultural heritage through multimedia initiatives, including AkweyaTV.

 It will hold on Saturday, 29th August 2026, from 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm, via: meet.google.com/uap-geqa-fqh

© Sumaila Isah Umaisha

Founder/Coordinator 

Authors' Hub.