When Nigeria’s history is weaponised, it can be used as a tool for national development.
This is what participants suggested at this year’s edition of the Qurano festival of words held in Lagos.
Irish nationals have a long history in their relationship with Nigeria.
During the 1890s, Irish nationalist, Roger Casement, served as a British consular officer in Calabar, in southeastern Nigeria.
His interest and sympathy for Africans under colonial rule was unusual for a European in the Victorian era, and this helped shape his views on social justice.
This gathering is a representation of the shared history between Nigeria and Ireland.
The Quramo festival of words witnessed a wide array of authors, writer and anyone operating within the creative space, coming together to celebrate their craft.
Panelists took a look at the historical bond shared between Nigeria and Ireland and how this can be used to foster development.
The panel session snowballed into a Siamsa Irish storytelling session which was hosted by the Irish Ambassador.
The session brought about a renewed commitment to sustaining the relationship between Nigeria and Ireland.
