Irabor Praises ANA's Mentorship for Young Writers

Gen. Lucky Irabor, retired former Chief of Defence Staff, commended the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) for its mentorship initiatives for young writers during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of a literary dialogue held in Abuja on June 3.

Irabor stated that these initiatives would inspire young Nigerians to become writers, thereby contributing meaningfully to national development. The dialogue took place at the Mamman Vatsa Writers Village and featured various authors, literary enthusiasts, and students.

Irabor, as a special guest, discussed his new book titled "Scar: Nigeria's Journey Through the Boko Haram Conundrum," which he published last year. He highlighted the necessity of storytelling in addressing Nigeria's security threats and the importance of documenting human experiences.

Chukwudi Ez, Chairman of the ANA Abuja chapter, emphasized the commitment to sustaining cultural dialogue and engaging literary excellence to inspire creativity among young minds.