Abdullahi S. Abubakar is a Prof. of English, Cultural and Literary Studies. He was a former Dean of Arts and a two-time head of Department of English, University of Ilorin. He was Director of Academic Planning at Nile University, Abuja, a member of the National Academy of Letters, and Vice-Chairman of the Association of Nigeria Authors, Kwara State. He is a playwright and Artistic Director. His works have appeared in reputable home-based, national and international outlets.