The Society of Young Nigerian Writers, a member of the International Authors Forum has announced the appointment of Mr Saliu Ahmad Toyin, as the Coordinator of the Ilorin Book Club.
The decision, made by the National Executive Council, led by Wole Adedoyin, is a testament to Saliu Ahmad Toyin’s exceptional merit, extensive experience, and unwavering commitment to fostering a vibrant reading culture in Kwara State.
Saliu Ahmad Toyin, widely known as Penwarlord, is a distinguished writer and spoken word poetry artist hailing from Ilorin. His academic background includes a degree in English and Literary Studies from Kwara State University (2014) and Al-hikmah University (2021). The appointment, effective immediately, reflects SYNW’s confidence in Saliu Ahmad Toyin’s ability to lead the Ilorin Book Club to new heights in promoting literary endeavors within the community.
The Ilorin Book Club, under the leadership of Saliu Ahmad Toyin, aims to build on its past successes, such as the well-received Short Story & Content Writing Webinar held on July 18, 2022. This event featured distinguished guest speakers Mrs. Betty Ige and Mr. Don Veta, who shared insights on Short Story Writing Mechanics and Fundamentals of Content Creation, respectively.
Saliu Ahmad Toyin, alias Penwarlord, has a remarkable track record, having shared stages with notable writers such as Prof. Niyi Osundare, Professor Olu Obafemi, Sheriff Olanrewaju (Author Jahid), and others. His literary works, including ‘The Eye-Opener’ and ‘Extract from the Hourglass,’ along with spoken word poetry audios like ‘EndSars,’ ‘Beast of All Nations,’ and ‘Race of Life,’ have gained widespread acclaim.
In addition to his literary pursuits, Saliu Ahmad Toyin is an educator, currently teaching ‘Literature in English’ at a secondary school in Ilorin. He also offers private classes for TOEFL, DUOLINGO, and IELTS, showcasing his dedication to nurturing the next generation of creative minds.
The Ilorin Book Club, supported by SYNW, looks forward to leveraging Saliu Ahmad Toyin’s wealth of experience to further enhance its contributions to the development of a robust reading culture in Kwara State.
For further inquiries, please contact: Saliu Ahmad Toyin (Penwarlord) Email: saliuahmad10@gmail.com
