
ABUJA’S UNESCO CREATIVE CITY OF LITERATURE BID
ABUJA’S UNESCO CREATIVE
CITY OF LITERATURE BID
Our Vision: Literature as a Tool for Creativity and Development
Abuja’s bid to become a UNESCO Creative City of Literature is about more than books—it is about using storytelling to shape our identity and drive positive change. As a young, multicultural city, we aim to harness the power of literature to achieve both creative and developmental goals.
1. Oral Traditions – African storytelling has been passed down for generations through griots (oral historians). We want to celebrate this unique literary tradition and bring it into the modern age.
2. A City of Many Cultures – Abuja is home to people from all over Nigeria and the world. Our literature should reflect this diversity and tell the stories of our cosmopolitan society.
3. Youth Engagement – Nigeria has one of the youngest populations in the world. As the nation’s capital, Abuja must provide opportunities for young people to express themselves through storytelling and literature.




Abuja is not just seeking a title—
we are building a literary movement that will shape our city’s future,
empower our people, and ensure that our stories are heard on the
global stage.