"the Nigerian House of Poetry: Its Establishment, Objectives, Activities, Poets, and Their Poems"
Student: Saifullahi Umar Ahmad (Assignment, 2025)
Department of Arabic
Bayero University, Kano, Kano State
Abstract
Abstract:
This research explores the establishment, objectives, and activities of the Nigerian House of Poetry, focusing on its role in promoting Arabic poetic expression and cultural development in Nigeria. The study examines how the institution serves as a platform for poets to showcase their literary talents, preserve traditional poetic heritage, and encourage contemporary creativity. Furthermore, it highlights the contributions of prominent Nigerian poets associated with the House, along with selected examples of their poems that reflect themes of religion, nationalism, and moral values. The study concludes that the Nigerian House of Poetry plays a vital role in cultural preservation and education through literary arts.
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- UMA UKPAI SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY, UYO, AKWA IBOM STATE (AFFL TO UNIVERSITY OF UYO) 1
- Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto, Sokoto State 24
- Umaru Musa Yaradua University, Katsina, Katsina State 28
- Umca, Ilorin (Affiliated To University of Ibadan), Kwara State 1
- University of Abuja, Abuja, Fct 116
- University of Africa, Toru-Orua, Bayelsa State 4
- University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State 362
- University of Calabar Teaching Hospital School of Health Information Mgt. 1
- University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State 240
- University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State 14