A Government Driver on His Retirement by Onu Kingsley Chibuike is one of the poems recommended for the 2021-2025 Literature WAEC, NECO and JAMB Syllabus.   Poet's Background Onu Chibuike hails from South East of Nigeria. His poem ‘’A Government Driver On His Retirement’’ proves that people die on a daily basis in motor vehicle crashes as a result of drivers under the influence of alcohol. Poem Analysis The poem is based on an overview of the retired driver’s happiness and celebration which leads to his untimely death after his drunken revel. In the first stanza, lines 1-4, he was happy after many years on wheels and plans for celebration. In the second stanza; 5-8, he controlled himself and did not drink until his retirement in order to obey the rules and regulations of duty. In stanza three; lines 9-6, he invited his friend to rejoice with him and drink alcohol ‘’I shall booze and zoom myself home, Line 10. He is no longer any under law or duty’s regulations. He planne...

Just like other recommended poems, Raider of the Treasure Trove by Lade Wosornu is included in the 2021-2025 WAEC, NECO and UTME Literature Syllabus   Poet's Background Professor Lade Wosornu is a prominent figure in the Ghanaian literary and academic landscape. His passion in life is to seek a closer work with God. He is a professor in surgery, a poet, an essayist, a columnist and a philanthropist. Subject Matter and Account of the Plot The poem, Raider of the Treasure Trove by Lade Wosornu condemns anger in all ramifications. Some people have little control over their anger and tend to explode in rages. In stanza one, the poet emphasized that dreams should be achieved in a pleasurable manner. He begins by asking questions concerning the worth of one’s life. He enjoins his audience to go through life as a journey devoid of rancor, bitterness, hatred and sadness. ‘’To fly flags of joy and sail up streams’’ ‘’and fling roses whenever you pause.’’ In the second stanza, one of the dea...

The Leader and The Led by Niyi Osundare is a recommended poem in the 2021-2025 UTME, WAEC, and NECO Literature Examination Syllabus                                                                                                                   The lion stakes his claim To the leadership of the pack But the Antelopes remember The ferocious pounce of his paws The hyena says the crown is made for him         ...

The Song of the Women of my Land by Oumar Farouk Sesay is one of the recommended poems in the 2021-2025 UTME, WAEC and NECO Literature Examinations Syllabus.   Poet's Background Oumar farouk Sesay was the son of Alhaji Alhusine Sessay and Haja Ouumou Kultun Sesay. He was born in Tokondi district in Freetown. He attended Magburaka Government Secondary School for boys and Ahmadiyya School in Freetown. He studied political science and philosophy at Fourah Bay College. PLOT ACCOUNT/SUBJECT MATTER: In the colonial era, women oppression, gender discrimination, inequality and enslavement were solidified across the continent. ‘’The song of the women of my land’’ is the song of a deep lamentation over the fate that has befallen women in Sierra Leone. It explores the image of a traditional lamentation. Women were put into cruelties and engage in agricultural activities and sing about the sufferings and agonies they pass through. Rural women are involve in managing forestry resources. At the ...