By Onomiguren Agbamu
The Association of South-South Writers Forum has vowed to make literature accessible and enjoyable by moving it beyond classrooms to foster a genuine love for language.
The president of the association, Chief Alaska Ekele, disclosed this during his opening remarks at the ongoing 2026 International Conference and Annual General Meeting of the South South Writers Forum, held at Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
The president said the purpose and vision of the association is to ensure its community is dedicated to the arts of expression, adding that the association serves as a sanctuary for critical thoughts, deep reading, and creative expressions.
According to him, “Our association is more than a club; it is a community dedicated to the art of expression. This association serves as a sanctuary for critical thought, deep reading, and creative expression. Our goal is to make literature accessible and enjoyable, moving beyond the classroom to foster a genuine love for language.”
While highlighting upcoming activities of the association, the president noted that focus will be on improving reading, writing, speaking, and competitions.
He maintained that the group will also plan to organize Inter-state debates, essay competitions, poetry slams, and book review sessions to encourage critical thinking.
Others he mentioned include creative writing workshops to hone members’ skills and encourage everyone to participate actively to make the year’s celebration of literature a vibrant one.
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