In an effort to improve the reading culture of Nigerians and bring books closer to the people for better education and self-improvement, the Nigerian Book Fair Trust (NBFT) is organising the 9th edition of the Nigeria International Book Fair.
The book fair will hold from Monday, 10 to 15 May, 2010 at the Multi-Purpose hall of the University of Lagos between 9 a.m and 6 p.m daily.
One of the objectives of the book fair, according to the Executive Secretary, Mrs. Bose Adetunji, is to showcase Nigerian books and present books from other countries, thus increasing the variety of books available to the Nigerian reading public at affordable rates.
In her press briefing, Mrs. Adetunji said that the book fair will showcase the Nigerian arts and culture, adding that, “it will inculcate in the younger generation of Nigerians, necessary readership and authorship skills for a wholesome book society.”
The book fair will feature an international conference with the theme Publishing, Education and the Global Economic Trend on Tuesday, 11 May, 2010 at the Afe Babalola auditorium, University of Lagos by 11 a.m.
Eminent professionals from the book and publishing, finance, communication and other sectors have been invited to discuss the theme.
The book fair will also feature seminar, workshop for professional and children programme. Over 140 exhibitors from across the world will exhibit their publications.
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