Nigerian author Lola Shoneyin has been appointed as the new Chairman of the University of Lagos Press and Bookshop Board. The announcement was made on her social media, where she expressed her delight at joining the team. The University of Lagos Press is a printing press and production company based in Lagos, offering editorial services and print books, calendars, brochures, annual reports, etc. It is associated with the University of Lagos.
Lola Shoneyin is a renowned Nigerian poet and author, best known for her debut novel, “The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives”. She is also the powerhouse behind Ake Festival and other key institutions in the African literary scene. Her appointment as Chairman of the University of Lagos Press and Bookshop Board is a testament to her contributions to the literary world and her commitment to promoting African literature.
In her new role, Lola Shoneyin will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the University of Lagos Press and Bookshop Board. She will work with the team to develop and implement strategies that will help the press and bookshop grow and expand their reach. Her appointment is expected to bring fresh ideas and perspectives to the board, which will help position the University of Lagos Press and Bookshop as a leading publisher and bookseller in Nigeria and beyond.
Lola Shoneyin’s appointment has been met with excitement and enthusiasm from the literary community in Nigeria and beyond. Many have taken to social media to congratulate her on her new role and express their confidence in her ability to lead the University of Lagos Press and Bookshop Board to greater heights.
The University of Lagos Press and Bookshop Board is an important institution in the Nigerian literary scene, and Lola Shoneyin’s appointment as Chairman is a significant development for the press and bookshop. Her wealth of experience and expertise in the literary world will undoubtedly be an asset to the board, and her appointment is expected to have a positive impact on the growth and development of the press and bookshop.
We congratulate Lola Shoneyin on her new appointment and wish her all the best in her new role as Chairman of the University of Lagos Press and Bookshop Board.
