…unveils 3 poetry books
From Fred Ezeh, Abuja
A renowned author, Saleh Dogara, has raised the alarm over the long term devastating impact of irregular migration to Nigeria’s economy and its human capital resources.
He, thus reminded the government that the country was recording huge loses in terms of human capital, hence he advocated that urgent step be taken to make Nigeria attractive, and thus retain its experienced manpower.
Dogara gave the charge at the public presentation of three books he authored titled “A Midnight Migrant”, “Walking in Storms” and the”Spark in the Meadow” in Abuja, on Monday.
He particularly mentioned that the book “A Midnight Migrant” chronicled the story of how a young university graduate who refused to yield to opportunities in Nigeria and coiled himself in desperation to migrate to Europe in a bid to work, live a better life and make quick fortune.
“On his way with other migrants led by a self-acclaimed professional migrants’ smuggler (name withheld) received his first shock when some of the migrants were arrested right at the border point for offences ranging from human/child trafficking, possession of illicit drugs and attempt to smuggle them out of the country.
“As some of them luckily crossed and continued the journey, he shockingly found himself in waves of horrible situations which made him escape death by a whisker. The content of the book highlighted most devastating international offences, rolls as an ideal contemporary tool for all class of people.”
He recommended the book for public sensitization on irregular migration and some illicit activities associated with it. “Beside being a mechanism for promoting patriotism and self-assurance in nation building through productivity, the book is interestingly flexible for movie or big screen adaptation,” he added.
Keynote speaker, Dr. Grace Dafiel, in her presentation, highlighted the fact that many Nigerians are joining the bandwagon of migration without requisite knowledge and documentations, hence they are subjected to inhuman treatment on arrival in foreign countries.
Mallam Denja Abdullahi, who reviewed the book also highlighted the negative impact of local migration in which many people are massively moving from rural or semi-urban areas to the cities in search of better life and opportunities.
He said that in most cases, the rising threat to life, climate change, conflicts, among others are forcing the people away from their ancestral homes.
Chinedu Ezeanah who reviewed the “Spark in the Meadow” explained that the literary work was a collection of poems that strives to, within the noble precinct offer grounds for reflection on life, people, environment and events around them.
He said that human beings have been persistently put efforts towards achieving meaningful and rational life which could lead them to address their actions, opinions and decisions, within the framework of poetics messages and exhortations.
“This is because poems, as nurturing fabrics, possess some prowess to rebirth consciousness through inspiring musing which prosper healing, courage, hope, and civility in life.
“As a man dwells in perpetual flaws and inadequacies which incline him to peril, it’s hoped that this work will succeed in becoming another vehicle that will stimulate positive change in our world and brighten the beauty of poetry.”
A representative of the National Librarian promised more collaborations with the literary community particularly in the readership promotion/campaign that are often embarked on by the National Library of Nigeria (NLN).