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The Ebedi Writers
Residency, the first of its kind in Nigeria, will be inaugurated today
in Iseyin, Oyo State. The town’s traditional ruler, the Aseyin of
Iseyin, Oba Abdul Ganiyu Adekunle Salau, will be on hand to open the
resort, located at the Barracks area of Iseyin.

Writers, members of
the governing board of the resort, and the public will attend the
opening ceremony, to be chaired by playwright and academic, Femi
Osofisan.

The occasion will
feature poetry renditions, cultural display and presentations by two
current residents, Abiodun Adebiyi and Lola Okusami, and students from
the community who have been tutored by the duo. There will also be an
interaction between journalists and the two residents.

Ebedi is an
initiative of writer, Wale Okediran, a former president of the
Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA). The residency aims to provide
writers with a serene and condusive environment to complete ongoing
literary works.

Writers from across
the world with uncompleted manuscripts in any genre, are welcome to
apply to enjoy the facility for a maximum duration of six weeks. The
Ebedi Resort provides accommodation for selected writers as well as
recreational activities and a modest allowance for expenses.

In return,
residents are expected to spend at least two hours a week interacting
with students of selected secondary schools in the town, to help create
a love of literature in local children.

The next session of the residency will start in October. Interested
writers can send their applications to the secretary of the governing
board, Alkasim Abdulkadir at alkasim.abdulkadir@yahoo.com or visit
www.ebediwritersresort.com for further details.