Remembering Ken Saro-Wiwa at Maynooth University
On Thursday 10th November, 21 years following the execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa on 10th November 1995, Maynooth University Library will host a lunchtime programme with visits to view the Ken Saro-Wiwa collection and short updates from people connected with Ken Saro-Wiwa, the archives and the issues he campaigned for. This event is open to the public.
Programme
Opening comments and short reflection on Ken Saro-Wiwa JR’s life (Ken’s son who died in October) – Sister Majella McCarron (OLA)
The Ken Saro-Wiwa Bursary: Update on my research into the history of the relationship between governments and the international oil industry by Graham Kay recipient of the Ken Saro-Wiwa Bursary
Environmental groups facing the petroleum industry: global prospects by Dr Laurence Cox, Maynooth University
The Prospect for Ken Saro Wiwa's Vision as an Alternative for Niger Delta Youth by Samuel Udogbo, Maynooth University
In their own voices: The MU Ken Saro-Wiwa Audio Archive, Anne O’Brien, Maynooth University
Ringing the Ogoni Bells: Hosting a Ken Saro-Wiwa Exhibition at Quinnipiac University, Helen Fallon, Maynooth University
Questions/Discussion
Visit to the Special Collections Reading Room to view the letters/artefacts will be hosted at 12:30 and 14:30 - meet at Admissions Desk in the Library