Announcing the 28th Wole Soyinka Lecture
The 28th Wole Soyinka Lecture Series, featuring the NAS Martyr’s Day, reflects on Nigeria’s long struggle for democracy and the civic sacrifices that shaped its political evolution. This year’s theme – “Reclaiming the Nigerian State through Accountability, Justice and Civic Courage” – addresses the urgent ... Read More
🎯 Theme: “Building Resilient, Cohesive Communities & The Challenges of Global Migration: The Irish Experience”
📍 Venue: J.M. Synge Theatre, Trinity College Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
📅 Date: Friday, 06th June 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
The 2025 edition of the Wole Soyinka Lecture (WSLS), the 27th in the ... Read More
The Wole Soyinka Lecture Series is a conception of the National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity). It is dedicated to honouring one of Nigeria and Africa’s most outstanding and enduring literary icons: Professor Wole Soyinka (Nobel Laureate) and a founding father of the organisation.
The Lecture Series, which is an annual ... Read More
Climate Justice and the Global South
The 25th Wole Soyinka Lecture Series is intended to bring together a wide range of stakeholders including policy makers in countries of the Global South, environmental NGOs, human rights groups, community-based organizations, researchers, academics, media outlets and journalists who can help ... Read More
Opening Remarks by Mr Abiola Owoaje, Capoon, National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) at the 25th Wole Soyinka Lecture with the theme “Climate Justice and the Global South”, held on the 1st of June, 2023.
Protocols:
The eminent speakers for this auspicious event: Ms. Dominique Palmer, a trailblazing climate justice activist,
Dr. Kennedy ... Read More
National Integration: A Panacea for Socioeconomic Development in Nigeria
This year’s Wole Soyinka Lecture Series is intended to rekindle the discourse on national integration against the delimitating effect and culture of parochial indigenisation. Conceptualised to reiterate the outcome of the second NAS Citizens’ Summit held on Friday, 01 February ... Read More
Your Excellency, Governor of Edo State Godwin Obaseki, representative of the governor of Delta State, Professors Wole Soyinka and Itse Sagay, guest speakers, president and members of the National Association of Seadogs, invited guests, all other protocols observed.
I want to start by thanking the leadership of the National Association of ... Read More
Towards the strengthening of democracy and good governance in Africa, the 19th Wole Soyinka Annual Lecture is themed: Democracy, Good Governance and Development in Africa - The Need for Effective and Visionary Leadership.
The lecture billed for Friday June 3rd 2016 will be holding at The Forum Auditorium of the ... Read More
On Friday, June 12, 2015, At Greenbelt Marriott Hotels, Greenbelt, Maryland, United States Of America
By Prince Ifeanyi Onochie, Nas Cap’n.
Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen! It is with immense pleasure that I welcome you all to this 18th Wole Soyinka Lecture Series.
The Wole Soyinka Lecture Series was established with ... Read More