The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa has urged young writers to compete in the ongoing ‘Voices of Our Heritage’ writing competition.
The contest which is open to Nigerian pupils and students between 10-18 years old is an online national project, in collaboration with Bribooks, aimed at fostering creativity, imagination, and cultural diversity appreciation among young minds.
According to Minister Musawa, “The ‘Voices of Our Heritage’ writing competition is a vital initiative that will help discover and nurture budding literary talents in Nigeria. We are committed to empowering young participants to create, publish, and earn from their digital books, promoting entrepreneurship and job opportunities in the process. By doing so, we are not only preserving our cultural heritage but also shaping the future of our great nation.”
A statement by Dr. Nneka Ikem Anibeze said the competition is part of the 2024-25 National Young Authors Fair (NYAF) and is open to pupils and students in primary, secondary, and university institutions. Registration is currently open, and the deadline is February 20th, 2025.
Book writing and submission period is between Feb. 20th – March 20th, 2025
while top 10 winners will be announced on April 10th, 2025. They will receive ₦250,000.00 each and have their books published and showcased at a national cultural event, and distributed nationwide. To participate, register on the competition portal: https://www.yaf.bribooks.com/ng/2024/student.
The ‘Voices of Our Heritage’ writing competition strongly aligns with the ministry’s Cultural Heritage Preservation agenda by inspiring young minds to explore and celebrate Nigeria’s rich cultural diversity through storytelling. Additionally, it reflects Strategy, Governance, and Collaboration by fostering partnerships between the government, private sector, and educational institutions to drive innovation and creativity in young mainds.
