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ANA ANNOUNCES PRIZES' SHORTLIST
By: ANA Publicity Committee
ANA Prize judges have released the shortlists for the 2022 Literary Prizes in preparation for the 41st International Convention/ commissioning the first phase of ANA Hotels and Library, a project that is a follow-up to last year’s commissioning of Chinua Achebe International Conference Centre located within the same Writers’ Village.
In a press statement signed by the Secretary of the Association, Maik Ortserga said the Winners of the various prizes will be announced at the awards’ dinner of the convention on the 29th October, 2022.
The 41st International Convention of the Association has been fixed to hold from October 26 to 29 at the Chinua Achebe International Conference Centre, Mamman Vatsa Writers Village, Mpape, Abuja.
Below are the lists in no particular order:
ANA PROSE PRIZE
1. Deportee - Ikenna Okeh
2. If They Tell the Story - Ndidi Chiazor Enenmor
3. Glasshouse - Sumaila Isah Umaisha
ANA POETRY PRIZE
1. I know a thing or Two about Madness - Stanley Ejiogu
2. The Lilt of the Rebel - Obari Gomba
3. Memory and the call of Waters - S.Sueddie Vershima Agema
4. Chant of the Angry - Kabura Zakama
5. Dance of A Savage - Charles Akinsete
ANA DRAMA PRIZE
1. The Dirty Leap - Olayinka Oyegbile
2. Omalinze (an Igbo Antigone) - Ikechukwu Asika
3. Clipping the Wings - Georgie Iortema.
ANA PRIZE FOR CHILDREN’S LITERATURE
1. The School Chap - Andrew Bula
2. Bayo and Friends - Modupe Oyetade
3. The Invincible Will - Amadi Ekwutosilam Njoku
4. Queen Moremi - Ayo Oyeku
ANA/ ARBUBAKAR GIMBA PRIZE
1. Nightmare in Sicilly - Nnneoma Michelle Egeonu
2. Suitors are Scarce in Lagos - Lola Akande
3. Beautiful Thief and other Stories - Alex Abesadu Byanyiko
4. A Maze of Fading Touches - S. Sueddie Vershima Agema.

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: IBADAN WRITERS CONFERENCE


Ibadan Writers Conference is a one day conference, designed to guide and assist Oyo state up and coming writers through the process of writing. The primary purpose of this conference is to help unlock the potential of Oyo state based writers as “writers” and to help them understand and realize their writing potential.


Ibadan Writers Conference also aims to provide the highest quality of creating writing course, support, and community for writers and readers in Oyo State and beyond. The Conference will also strive to ensure that Creative Writing maintains its proper prominence in the state, and that individuals achieve their fullest potential as writers.


Ibadan Writers Conference welcomes all interested Oyo state citizens who want to learn more about writing and publishing, no matter their age, experience, or education.


The conference has been slated to take place on the 22nd day of October, 2022.


Some of the topics to cover include: Key elements of writing (Poetry, Prose and Drama), Obtaining ISBN, ISSN, character development, publishing, editing, scriptwriting, graphics design, illustration, electronic publishing, ghost writing etc.


Registration is free, to register send your name, phone number, location, gender, email and your favorite genre to 08072673852.


Benefits of participation include: Free certificate of participation,free Creative Writing E-books and automatic membership into the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW).
For registration and enquiry, please call – 08072673852


DATE: SATURDAY, October 22, 2022

VENUE OF THE CONFERENCE: Oyo State Library Board, Opposite Cocoa House, Dugbe, Ibadan.

TIME: 11:00AM.

ADWINSA PUBLICATIONS, IBADAN BOOK CLUB TO ORGANIZE IBADAN WRITERS CONFERENCE, SETS UP IBADAN WRITERS ACADEMY

Adwinsa Publications Nigeria Limited in conjunction with Ibadan Book Club has expressed readiness to organize a one day conference for Oyo state based writers, publishers, bloggers, librarians and editors.

This was contained in a press statement issued by the Coordinator of Ibadan Book Club, Ayobami Odunyemi in Ibadan on Sunday.

According to the release, the conference is part of the club’s plan to support the efforts of Oyo State writers and to help them effectively transition from one stage of the writing or publishing process to the next.

Ibadan Writers Conference is a one day conference, designed to guide and assist Oyo state up and coming writers through the process of writing. The primary purpose of this conference is to help unlock the potentials of Oyo state based writers as “writers” and to help them understand and realize their writing potential.

Ibadan Writers Conference also aims to provide the highest quality of creating writing course, support, and community for writers and readers in Oyo State and beyond. The Conference will also strive to ensure that Creative Writing maintains its proper prominence in the state, and that individuals achieve their fullest potential as writers.

Ibadan Writers Conference welcomes all interested Oyo state citizens who want to learn more about writing and publishing, no matter their age, experience, or education.

The conference has been slated to take place on the 22nd day of October, 2022.

Some of the topics to cover include: Key elements of writing (Poetry, Prose and Drama), Obtaining ISBN, ISSN, character development, publishing, editing, scriptwriting, graphics design, illustration, electronic publishing, ghost writing etc.

Registration is free, to register send your name, phone number, location, gender, email and your favorite genre to 08072673852.

Benefits of participation include: Free certificate of participation, free Creative Writing E-books and automatic membership into the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW).

ANA INVITES KWANKWASO, NNPP PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE, TO 41ST CONVENTION
By: ANA Publicity Committee
The presidential candidate of the New Nigerian People's Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has been invited by the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), as a special guest to the 41st International Convention of the Association scheduled to hold from October 26 to 29 at the Chinua Achebe International Conference Centre, Mamman Vatsa Writers Village, Mpape, Abuja.
The invite jointly signed by ANA President, Camillus Ukah and Secretary, Maik Ortserga reads: “As you are most likely aware, the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) was founded in 1981 by the literary colossus Chinua Achebe for the promotion of Nigerian literature. Its members are Nigerian poets, novelists, short-story writers, essayists, newspaper columnists, and journalists both at home and abroad. All of us meet once every year over a chosen theme to deliberate on the affairs of literature and related matters in Nigeria and even beyond. This year is our 41st convention and we are meeting on the theme of “Literature and National Consciousness: The Story as a Catalyst” between 26th and 29th October 2022 at our national headquarters, the Mamman Vatsa Writers Village, Kilometre 2, Mpape, FCT, Abuja.”
“On behalf of the National Executive Council, the Board of Trustees, and the members of the association, it is our pleasure to hereby invite you as Special Guest of Honour to this 41st Annual Convention. We also request that as you come, you should address us on the topic of “Creativity in an Embattled Polity: Expectations, Constraints and Imperatives.”
“This ANA@41 event is, no doubt, another grand opportunity to showcase Nigerian literature as an indisputable testimonial of our country’s continental leadership and greatness. Interestingly, a high-powered delegation from the Pan-African Writers Association (PAWA) based in Accra, Ghana, as well as delegates from many other countries will be attending the convention, thus arguing the occasion as Africa’s leading literary event of the year 2022.”
“We earnestly look forward to having you and hearing your story of creativity and politics as well as your national consciousness account from the horse’s mouth.”
“Thank you in anticipation of your obliging to be our Special Guest of Honour at this significant gathering of writers. We assure you of our continued courtesies, felicitations and highest regards, sir.”
The Association of Nigerian Authors was founded on the 27th June, 1981, during a conference convened by the late Professor Chinua Achebe. That maiden conference of Nigerian writers which held at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka was attended by notable personalities in Nigerian literature and two Kenyan writers, Ngugi Wa Thiongo and Gacheche Wauringi.
Subsequently, the Association of Nigerian Authors was registered as a corporate body/professional association with the Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja. Its registered trustees are as follows:
1. Kole Omotoso
2. Mabel Segun.
3. Ernest Emenyonu
4. Labo Yari.
5. Chinau Achebe (deceased)
6. T.M Aluko (deceased)

PROF. SOLUDO TO DELIVER AWARD LECTURE AND PRESENT CHINUA ACHEBE PRIZE AT ANA CONVENTION

The National Secretariat of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has received confirmation from Government House Awka that the Governor of Anambra State, His Excellency Prof. Charles Soludo has confirmed that he would be attending the Award / Dinner night on the 29th November, 2022.

Prof. Soludo will also present the second edition of Chinua Achebe Prize for fiction during the award night. It would be recalled that the first edition of the Chinua Achebe Prize for Fiction has been successfully awarded to the winner with international acclaim.

We take this opportunity to acknowledge the laudable gesture of Anambra State Government for the endowment of the Achebe Prize to the tune of one million naira in honour of the legend. We also extend our best wishes for the Governor’s continued good health and success in the years ahead.

Maik Ortserga
ANA General Secretary

IBADAN BOOK CLUB SET TO HOST THREE IBADAN BASED WRITERS OCT. 15

Ibadan Book Club (IBC) has set aside 15th day of October, 2022 to host three Ibadan based writers, Emmanuel Adetola Layode, Ayomide Inufin D'great and Olanrewaju Babajide in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.

A statement issued by the Coordinator and Secretary of the club, Ayobami Odunyemi and Hassanat Ayoade said the event would take place at the Oyo State Library Board, Opposite Cocoa House, Ibadan by 11AM.

Emmanuel Adetola Layode holds degrees in Philosophy from the Department of Philosophy University of Ibadan, where he teaches Philosophy. Before now, he had taught Nigerian Politics, Political Enquiry and Analysis, and Logic and Critical Thinking at Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State; and Logic and Critical Thinking at Bowen University (of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, Iwo, Osun State. 'Tola was also an Editorial Assistant with Bookcraft Publishers, Bodija, Ibadan. He had also taught English and Government at Kolmor Metropolitan College, Bodija, Ibadan. As a budding scholar, Tola's quest for scholarship is quite impressive, as a number of his academic papers have been published in national and international journals. Tola's latest work, "Religion, Intersubjectivity and the Quest for Social Development" emphasizes Tola's status as a social theorist. Being also an avid reader, Tola is an advocate of the reading culture. He will be talking on The Imperative of Reading for Social Development.

Ayomide Inufin D'great better known as Ayomide D'great is a multi award winning Creative Writer, Storyteller, Business Developer & Poet. His writings have featured on One Global Voice, Italy, Society of Young Nigerian Writers, BamBooks, Tell Africa, Poemify Publishers Inc, Featiler Magazine, MidasMind Spotlight Magazine, NaijaHotStars, Latray Academy, Nairaland & elsewhere. His writings are centered around societal happens, relevant non-fictional occurrences and African society storytelling. You can find him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ayomide_dgreat?r=nametag
Or Facebook *@Ayomide Inufin D'great*

Olanrewaju Babajide is currently a Phd Student at the Leed City University. He is a poet, Novelist, Playwright, Computer Scientist and Webmaster. Olanrewaju Babajide is currently the National Secretary of the Computer Guild of Nigeria (CGN).

Prospective writers who have works in poetry, short stories and novels can also attend to read their works to other writers and readers. Membership forms and certificate of membership will be available at no charge to first timers.


Ibadan Book Club is an initiative of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW). It was founded in 2011 by SYNW in order to contribute its own quota to the growth and development of Reading Culture in Oyo State.


The Ibadan Book Club consists of a group of people who meet periodically to discuss the book they have read and exchange those books. Club members encourage each other and learn to read with a critical mind, articulating their opinions about a particular book with others. Certain types of books not available or read receive attention through the book club.


Some of the publications published by Ibadan Book Club are: Olubadan Centennial Anthology: a collection of essays, articles, poems and works of art in honor of Oba (Dr.) Samuel Odulana, Odugade 1, Voices from Oja Oba Market and Finally, Senator Abiola Ajimobi: Memories, Dreams, Reflections of a Mind Always in Motion.

LAYODE, INUFIN, BABAJIDE TO HEADLINE IBADAN BOOK CLUB READING
Ibadan Book Club (IBC) has set aside 15th day of October, 2022 to host three Ibadan based writers, Emmanuel Adetola Layode, Ayomide Inufin D'great and Olanrewaju Babajide in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.
A statement issued by the Coordinator and Secretary of the club, Ayobami Odunyemi and Hassanat Ayoade said the event would take place at the Oyo State Library Board, Opposite Cocoa House, Ibadan by 11AM prompt.
Emmanuel Adetola Layode holds degrees in Philosophy from the Department of Philosophy University of Ibadan, where he teaches Philosophy. Before now, he had taught Nigerian Politics, Political Enquiry and Analysis, and Logic and Critical Thinking at Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State; and Logic and Critical Thinking at Bowen University (of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, Iwo, Osun State. 'Tola was also an Editorial Assistant with Bookcraft Publishers, Bodija, Ibadan. He had also taught English and Government at Kolmor Metropolitan College, Bodija, Ibadan. As a budding scholar, Tola's quest for scholarship is quite impressive, as a number of his academic papers have been published in national and international journals. Tola's latest work, "Religion, Intersubjectivity and the Quest for Social Development" emphasizes Tola's status as a social theorist. Being also an avid reader, Tola is an advocate of the reading culture. He will be talking on The Imperative of Reading for Social Development.

Ayomide Inufin D'great better known as Ayomide D'great is a multi award winning Creative Writer, Storyteller, Business Developer & Poet. His writings have featured on One Global Voice, Italy, Society of Young Nigerian Writers, BamBooks, Tell Africa, Poemify Publishers Inc, Featiler Magazine, MidasMind Spotlight Magazine, NaijaHotStars, Latray Academy, Nairaland & elsewhere. His writings are centered around societal happens, relevant non-fictional occurrences and African society storytelling. You can find him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ayomide_dgreat?r=nametag
Or Facebook *@Ayomide Inufin D'great*

Olanrewaju Babajide is currently a Phd Student at the Leed City University. He is a poet, Novelist, Playwright, Computer Scientist and Webmaster. Olanrewaju Babajide is currently the National Secretary of the Computer Guild of Nigeria (CGN).
Prospective writers who have works in poetry, short stories and novels can also attend to read their works to other writers and readers. Membership forms and certificate of membership will be available at no charge to first timers.
Ibadan Book Club is an initiative of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW). It was founded in 2011 by SYNW in order to contribute its own quota to the growth and development of Reading Culture in Oyo State.
The Ibadan Book Club consists of a group of people who meet periodically to discuss the book they have read and exchange those books. Club members encourage each other and learn to read with a critical mind, articulating their opinions about a particular book with others. Certain types of books not available or read receive attention through the book club.
Some of the publications published by Ibadan Book Club are: Olubadan Centennial Anthology: a collection of essays, articles, poems and works of art in honor of Oba (Dr.) Samuel Odulana, Odugade 1, Voices from Oja Oba Market and Finally, Senator Abiola Ajimobi: Memories, Dreams, Reflections of a Mind Always in Motion.

ANA OSUN HOLDS YUSUF ALI CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP

Early this year, the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) secured funding for the eleventh year towards the ANA/Yusuf Ali nationwide literary awareness campaign.
Yusuf Ali, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria based in Ilorin, Kwara State, has taken literary philanthropy to an enviable level with his yearly N3 million grant to the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) designed to promote reading awareness among Nigeria’s young people in schools.
The national headquarters of ANA received the sum of N3 million on Thursday, February 10, 2022 for this year’s project from the donor, Yusuf Ali (SAN).
Early March of this year, Cheques were given to fourteen state chapters in which Osun State was one of the beneficiaries. This will be the first time the Osun State Chapter of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) will be benefiting from this project.

The students of Islamic Comprehensive College in Ede, Osun State, and the Association of Nigerian Authors, Osun State Chapter, had a great time on Friday, October 7, 2022.

The purpose of the workshop was to educate students about the value of reading and art of writing. ANA Osun State Treasurer, Mr. Olagunju Hafeez, assisted other executive members of the association in giving the students a lecture on the art of writing poetry. He led the pupils in an interactive session and also discussed the benefits of reading. He cited the development of the mind as one of the many benefits of reading.

Also, Mr. Odetayo Wasiu, another executive member of the Association taught the students on the fundamentals and essentials of writing stories for children.

The students wished for more of such a program because they felt so inspired, alive, and engaged. Some of them expressed their appreciation to Mallam Yusuf Ali (SAN) and ANA for considering them deserving enough to bring the workshop to their school.

Invited ANA Osun members were surprised by how students showed up for literary presentations, which they delivered with excellence. Some students presented in areas like poetry, short plays, jokes, and also gave inspirational essays. As one of them who received a prize of ₦500 stated, "it was certainly fantastic."

Mr Oladejo Haneef said while giving his remarks that top priority is to broaden everyone's perspective in the literary world. Learning to be creative benefits the intellect in various ways. It benefits psychologically and cognitively. The students gained new insight.

The program had 79 participants, and the facilitators were Mr. Oladejo Haneef, Mr. Olagunju Hafeez, and Mr. Odetayo Wasiu.


Oladejo, Haneef Olalekan.
Publicity Secretary, ANA OSUN.

ANA NAMES AIR PEACE AS OFFICIAL AIRLINE SPONSOR FOR 2022 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION

By: ANA Publicity Committee

The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) is proud to announce Air Peace as the Official Airline for its 41st International Convention coming up between 26th and 29th of October 2022 at the Chinua Achebe International Conference Centre, Mamman Vatsa Writers Village, Mpape, Abuja.

ANA President, Camillus Ukah in a release on Wednesday issued by ANA National Secretary, Maik Ortserga, said the Airline has offered a discounted rate of N60,000 from across the country for its delegates attending the 2022 International Convention from any part of Nigeria they have a route.

The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) will hold its 41st International Convention in the Federal Capital Territory (Chinua Achebe International Conference Centre, Mamman Vatsa Writers Village, Mpape, Abuja from October 26 through 29th 2022.

According to the release, “Offer expires on Friday, 7th October, 2022 and interested persons should contact Cynthia at Mamman Vatsa Writers Village, Mpape Abuja via 07030250423."

The theme of this year International Convention is “Literature and National Consciousness: The Story as a Catalyst”.

The keynote Speaker is the current Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Prof. Abdul Rasheed Na'Allah.

The programme line-up include panel discussions, Roundtable discussion, Arrival Cocktail, Tour of MammanVatsaWriters’ Village, Dinner/ Grand Award ceremony and many more.

ABOUT AIR PEACE

Air Peace is a private Nigerian airline founded in 2013 with its head office in Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria,the flag carrier and the largest airline of Nigeria and West Africa. Air Peace, which provides passenger and charter services, serves the major cities of Nigeria and flies to several West African destinations and the Middle East. The airline also established a subsidiary, Air Peace Hopper, in 2018.

Air Peace was founded in 2013 by Nigerian lawyer and businessman Allen Onyema. Onyema claims that he started the airline with the intention of using it as an engine to provide economic opportunities to Nigerian youth.

The airline began operations with Dornier 328s and Boeing 737s. In 2017, the first international route to Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana was launched.

By 2018, Air Peace had the largest market share in the domestic airline market in Nigeria.That same year, the airline took delivery of its first Boeing 777s,and it commenced flights to Sharjah in 2019. Flights to Johannesburg, South Africa commenced in 2020.

VISION

To be ever dependable through the creation of seamless connections and network options for our domestic, regional and international markets.

MISSION

To expand locations both domestically and beyond as the largest and most profitable airline company to achieve safe, efficient and affordable short and long haul services.

NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF CAMPUS WRITERS (NSCW)
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS!
“YOU MATTER”
DO YOU WRITE IN PROSE OR POETRY?
HAVE YOU BEEN INTERESTED IN USING YOUR VOICE TO BUILD AWARENESS AND SPEAK AGAINST SUICIDE?
REQUIREMENTS:
SHORT STORY ABOUT THE SUBJECT MATTER
• All entries must be original works of authors and NOT PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED.
• Submissions should include contact information (name, email address and phone number)
• Entries should be pasted on the body of the email or as an attached document
• Submissions must be on the theme “You Matter”
• Submissions can be a poem of 20-30 lines, or a written prose of 300-500 lines
• Submissions should be sent via mail to: Nigeriansocietyofcampuswriters@gmail.com
• Along with the entry, school, level and department should be included
• All submissions must be made before the last day of November, 2022. Any submissions after the due date would not be accepted.
For more enquiries contacts:
Sakinah: 09025253970, Nathaniel: 08109325900
SIGNED
Adebobola Victor Ademayowa
President (NSCW)

SYNW IMO STATE CHAPTER RELEASES A NEW BOOK “VOICES OF REVOLUTION”

The Imo State Chapter of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) is happy to announce the release of its maiden anthology titled "Voices of Revolution", edited by Etumnu Emeka Williams and Nwosu Prayerlife Onyinyechi.

Through this publication, poets and essayists, both in Nigeria and abroad, expressed their feelings on the recent happenings in Nigeria.

This anthology is loaded with intriguing works that will fascinate your imagination. We therefore enjoin you to get a copy for your reading pleasure.

The change we seek can be achieved through our writing!

To download the anthology, click on this link: https:///3URcJWB

OYO WRITERS COMMEND MAKINDE’S LEADERSHIP STYLE
A group of writers, Writers for Democratic Change (WDC) based in Oyo State has expressed support for the leadership style of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State.
The group also pledged its support for Gov. Seyi Makinde in his effort to reposition the state for more developmental purposes.
In a statement issued on Saturday and signed by its Coordinator, Mr. Wole Adedoyin, the group commended the unprecedented and unparalleled effort in the ongoing structural transformation of Oyo State.
Writers for Democratic Change (WDC) who described Gov. Seyi Makinde as “an exemplary and visionary leader”, added that the governor has shown by his words and actions that “Oyo State is a Pace Setter State”.
Reiterating their maximum support for Gov. Seyi Makinde and other candidates of the PDP, Mr. Wole Adedoyin stressed: “We are confident that with the ongoing and known track record of Gov. Seyi Makinde, Continuity, progress and prosperity is assured and guaranteed.
“We have put in place structures and mobilization strategies across some strategic local government areas of Oyo State to deliver Gov. Seyi Makinde’s party, the PDP to victory come 2023.
“We will be focusing our work at the grassroots level by sensitizing and mobilizing voters using literary activities, local markets, churches, households and booth canvassers etc. We will also enhance visibility of Gov. Seyi Makinde’s achievements through literary activities, social media, SMS, jingles, billboards and fliers.
“We hereby reiterate our resolve to offer ourselves to work alongside the PDP statutory structure in the state to ensure Gov. Seyi Makinde total victory at the polls”.

OYO WRITERS DECLARE SUPPORT FOR GOV. SEYI MAKINDE’S SECOND TERM GOVERNORSHIP AMBITION

Writers in Oyo state under the aegis of the Writers for Democratic Change have declared their support for the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Gov. Seyi Makinde ahead of the 2023 general election.
The group made its position known yesterday after critically analysing the capacity of all the gubernatorial candidates from the different political parties in the state.
Speaking with newsmen immediately after their meeting in Ibadan, Mr. Wole Adedoyin, the Coordinator of the group said Gov. Seyi Makinde has shown capacity and proven quality to govern the state for the next four years.
Wole Adedoyin pledged the collective support of WDC for Governor Seyi Makinde in his effort to position Oyo State as a viable and thriving state.
According to WDC, “We are all witnesses to the structural transformation of our State by Gov. Seyi Makinde and we urge the Governor to continue to do everything within the ambit of the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Oyo State to ensure that the lives and properties of the citizens of Oyo State continue to be protected at all costs
Writers for Democratic Change said their choice of Gov. Seyi Makinde is due to his verifiable capacity and outstanding works done in improving the health, education, agriculture, transportation, Energy, tourism, arts and culture, security sectors of the state. Especially making Oyo State, a health tourism site. Makinde has shown diligence in his work and has been consistent in his service to the state.

2022 ANA NATIONAL CONSTITUTION REVIEW: CALL FOR PROPOSALS/SUGGESTIONS

IN LINE WITH The directive of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Association of Nigerian authors (ANA) which proposed a review of the Association’s Constitution which was last amended in 2012 as contained in a release signed by the General-Secretary of ANA,
All ANA States' Chapters are urgently requested to send in their proposals and or suggestions for the Constitution Review on or before 25th September, 2022.

All Constitution Review Proposals and Suggestions should reach the Constitution Review Committee Secretary MARTINS EZIMANO via
EMAIL: ezimano0004@gmail.com and or
WHATSAPP: +2347061953300 for a final resolution and draft.

Signed:
Martins Ezimano
(Secretary, Constitution Review Committee)
for: Chairman
NB: To download the current constitution, clink on this link: https:///3UlOOOM

ANA RELEASES FELLOWSHIP NOMINEES FOR 2022

The National Secretariat of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) is, hereby, pleased to release the list of ANA Fellowship nominees for 2022. ANA considers it a rare privilege to reckon with the nominees' enormous investment, participation, and outstanding contributions to the growth of Literature over the years. We have come out with the list after a thorough assessment by a committee set up for the purpose. The names are as follows:

1. Prof. Abdul Rasheed Na’Alla
2. Prof. Anaezi Okoro
3. Prof. Moses Tsenongo
4. Prof. Razinat Mohammed
5. Prof. Udenta O Udenta
6. Engnr. Emmanuel Frank-Opigo
7. Dr. Emmanuel C S Ojukwu(CP Rtd.)
8. Dr. John Asien
9. Miasonima Minima
10. Prof. Nduka Otiono
11. Prof. Vicky Sylvester
12. Lindsay Barret
13. Prof. Tess Onwueme
14. Prof. Yusuf Adamu
15. Dr. Tony Marinho
16. Prof. Mark Nwagwu
17.Prof. Dul Johnson
18. Prof. Amanze Akpuda

HONORARY FELLOWS

1. Prof. Chidi Osuagwu
2. Dr. Zainab T. Ahmed
3. Engr. Abubakar Maigandi

We hope that the nominees will accept their nominations in good faith and continue to render the selfless service that is the basis for the Fellowship nomination.

Maik Ortserga
General Secretary

ANA SETS UP CONSTITUTION REVIEW COMMITTEE

By ANA Publicity Committee

The National Leadership of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has set up a three-member committee headed by the National Legal Adviser of the Association, Bentex Torlafia to review its constitution ahead of the association’s 41st International Convention slated to take place from October 26th to October 29th, 2022.

ANA President, Camillus Ukah, through a release issued by the association’s Secretary, Maik Ortserga on Monday, said that the committee was expected to carry out a comprehensive review of the ANA constitution to bring it up to date with current realities in line with global best practices and to create a transparent atmosphere for literary productivity and leadership succession to thrive without undue misgivings concerning obvious loopholes in the ANA constitution.

The release further said that the committee has till September, 30 to submit their report to ANA President.

Other members of the committee are: Martins Ezimano (Secretary) and Dr. Obari Gomba (member).


Below is the full Press Release


THE CONSTITUTION REVIEW COMMITTEE


In order to create a transparent atmosphere for literary productivity and leadership sucession to thrive without undue misgivings concerning obvious loopholes in the ANA constitution, a Committee has been set up and charged with the responsibility of carrying out a review of the ANA Constitution.

This very important committee is made up of the following distinguished personalities:

1. Bentex Torlafia (Chairman)
2. Martins Ezimano (Secretary)
3. Dr. Obari Gomba (member)


TERMS OF REFERENCE


The ANA Constitution Review Committee is expected to work in line with the following terms of reference:

1.To carry out a comprehensive review of the ANA constitution to bring it up to date with current realities in line with global best practices.

2. The committee has till September, 30 to submit their report to ANA President.

Conclusion

We believe that the Committee will complete its work and bring clarity to all issues pertaining to ANA constitution.

Maik Ortserga
General Secretary

YOUNG WRITERS CONGRATULATE DENJA ABDULAHI AT 53

Young Writers, under the aegis of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) have congratulated the immediate past president of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Mallam Denja Abdulahi, as he celebrates his 53rd birthday anniversary today, Saturday, 27th day of August, 2022.

Describing the former President of ANA as a dependable, courageous and compassionate leader, SYNW stressed that the celebrant’s performance while in office as ANA President was remarkable and outstanding.

Wole Adedoyin, the President of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) in a statement issued on Saturday said the celebrant, Mallam Denja Abdulahi had been helping and mentoring young writers since his days as National President of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA).

“The entire SYNW family joins Mallam Denja Abdulahi, his family and associates to celebrate this gift of good life. His life is worthy of emulation. He has been a pathfinder, leader and mentor to many of us. He made great leadership sacrifices borne out of his selfless spirit to serve ANA.”

“We pray to God Almighty to bless Mallam Denja Abdulahi with many more years, good health, wisdom and strength to continue serving humanity.”

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: JOHN MILTON POETRY COMPETITION

MILTON SOCIETY OF AFRICA

Presents

JOHN MILTON POETRY COMPETITION
(Sponsored by: Milton Society of Georgia)

THEME: ANY TOPIC

PRIZES TO BE WON

• First Prize: $50
• Second Prize: $30
• Third Prize: $20

OTHER BENEFITS

• Award of Certificates of Participation to all Entrants.
• Award of Certificates of Excellence to only the shortlisted entrants.
• Only shortlisted work(s) will be published in e-book format
• Automatic membership into the Milton Society of Africa (MSA).

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

• Language Medium – English
• Genre – Poetry
• Theme – Any Topic
• Poems should be between the minimum of 20 lines and maximum of 40 lines.
• Entrants should send the following information alongside their entries
i. Name
ii. Age
iii. Gender
iv. Location
v. Phone Number
vi. Where you heard about the Call for entries
vii. Short Profile about yourself.
viii. Permission to publish your poem/essay (in one or two paragraphs)
ix. Name of school or university if any
• A Sentence of not more than 50 words describing the poem.
• Permission to publish your work among the shortlisted entries.
• Title of your mail should be addressed as “John Milton Poetry Competition”
• All entries must be submitted to: miltonsocietyofafrica@gmail.com
• Deadline for Submission is 15th of September, 2022.
• Any signs of plagiarism will disqualify the entrant.
• Organizer’s decision is final

For more information contact: Wole Adedoyin (Milton Society of Africa) – woleadedoyin@gmail.com.

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: MILTON WRITERS CONFERENCE – MILTON SOCIETY OF AFRICA

Milton Writers Conference is a one day conference, sponsored by the Milton Society of Georgia. The aim is to guide and assist young Nigerian writers through the process of writing. The primary purpose of this conference is to help unlock the potential of up and coming writers to help them understand and realize their writing potential.

Milton Writers Conference also aims to provide the highest quality of creating writing course, support, and community for interested Young Nigerian Writers. The Conference will also strive to ensure that Creative Writing maintains its proper prominence in the country, and that individuals achieve their fullest potential as writers.

Milton Writers Conference welcomes all interested young writers who want to learn more about writing and publishing, no matter their age, experience, or education.

The conference has been slated to take place on the 3rd day of September, 2022.

Some of the topics to cover include: Key elements of writing (Poetry, Prose and Drama), Obtaining ISBN, ISSN, character development, publishing, editing, scriptwriting, graphics design, illustration, electronic publishing, ghost writing etc.

Registration is free, to register send your name, phone number, location, gender, email and your favorite genre to 08072673852.

Benefits of participation include: Free certificate of participation, free Creative Writing E-books and automatic membership into the Milton Society of Africa (MSA).

For registration and enquiry, please call – 08072673852

DATE: SATURDAY, 3 September, 2022

VENUE OF THE CONFERENCE: Oyo State Library Board, Opposite Cocoa House, Dugbe, Ibadan, Oyo State.

TIME: 12:00PM.

NIPR FELLOWSHIP: ANA CONGRATULATES ADERINOYE

By: ANA Publicity Committee

The President of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Camillus Ukah, has congratulated Abdulrahman Aderinoye, on his conferment with a Fellowship award by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR).

Abdulrahman Aderinoye, was recently conferred with the Fellowship of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), in attestation of his standing as one of the professionals in the Public Relations practice in Nigeria.

Camillus Ukah, who said he was delighted with the news, said it is an achievement that is worthy of felicitations.

ANA, in a congratulatory message issued by her General Secretary, Maik Ortserga said the induction of Abdulrahman Aderinoye marks another major milestone in his colourful career path.

According to the Message, “Abdulrahman Aderinoye is a brilliant man. He has passion for whatever he does. We are not surprised that he got the recognition. His recent services to ANA are a testament to Aderinoye’s diligence and commitment to excellence.”

“ANA sincerely felicitate with him on this significant occasion and wish him many more years of active and rewarding service to his fatherland and the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA).”

Fellowship of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) is the highest level of professional recognition by the Institute. Procedure for award of Fellowship is constantly reviewed to project the highest professional standards.
Mallam AbdulRahman Aderinoye is the immediate past chairman of the Kwara State Chapter of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA).

GARUBA, ADESINA TO HEADLINE THE LAST PHASE OF THE READ NIGERIA PROJECT IN OSOGBO

Read Nigeria Project, a nationwide chain of reading events administered by Adwinsa Publications (Gh) Ltd has set aside Saturday 20th day of August, 2022 to host two Osun-based writers, Victor Damilola Garuba and Femi Adesina in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State.

A statement issued by the Coordinator and Secretary of the club, Grace Godwin and Ahmed Aishat said the last phase of the sensitization reading would take place at No 20, Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ibuaje Micro Finance Bank Building, Pepsi Cola, Area Osogbo, Osun State by 12PM prompt.

Read Nigeria Project is a project devoted for readers and lovers of books across Nigeria to celebrate and honour some selected important personalities who have contributed meaningfully to the learning and reading culture of the country.

The project also hopes to promote book reading through different events like book bee, quiz contests and other mediums across the country irrespective of tribe, color, sect, age, religion and gender.

Adwinsa Publications was established in March of 1977 in Madina, a suburb of Accra, the capital of Ghana in West Africa. The young business at the time began in the CEO’s house. During the late 1980’s Adwinsa went from a small location to Accra Newtown, also in the Capital City. During this time we also embraced “desktop publishing” (which was also an industry in its infancy) as well as commercial offset printing.

The publishing firm is considered experts in Junior and Senior High school syllabus based text books in Ghana. The firm focuses on books for the Basic, secondary and tertiary institutions that have been largely acknowledged locally by students, parents, governments and the international community. As a family-owned company, one of Adwinsa Publications’ strengths is its focus on the family and its desire to see families succeed in education, especially in the long term development of every child in the family.

MEET OUR GUEST WRITERS


VICTOR DAMILOLA GARUBA

Victor Damilola Garuba is a short story writer and poet. His short stories have appeared on Brittle Paper and African Writer Magazine. His poem, "Autolysis" was published in the March 2022 Edition of the Writers Space Africa (WSA) magazine.

FEMI ADESINA

Femi Adesina is a Chartered Marketer, Information and Communication Technology Consultant, Inspirational Speaker and Author who has written on “The Health and Wealth Benefits of Quail Farming and “The Hidden Treasure of Agency Banking in Nigeria”. He has also conducted seminars on the above topics in many states of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Adesina is the founder of Eagles Club International which is committed to awakening the genius in each and every one of us by emulating and inculcating the worthy virtues of the Eagles. This newly-launched club is also meant to develop other forms of intelligence that are equally important and not taught within the four walls of any classroom.

OSOGBO BOOK CLUB SET TO HOST THE LAST PHASE OF THE READ NIGERIA PROJECT


Osogbo Book Club has expressed her readiness to host the last phase of the Read Nigeria Project.


Read Nigeria Project, a nationwide chain of reading events administered by Adwinsa Publications (Gh) Ltd has set aside Saturday 20th day of August, 2022 to host two Osun-based writers, Victor Damilola Garuba and Femi Adesina in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State.


A statement issued by the Coordinator and Secretary of the club, Grace Godwin and Ahmed Aishat said the last phase of the sensitization reading would take place at No 20, Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ibuaje Micro Finance Bank Building, Pepsi Cola, Area Osogbo, Osun State by 12PM prompt.


Read Nigeria Project is a project devoted for readers and lovers of books across Nigeria to celebrate and honour some selected important personalities who have contributed meaningfully to the learning and reading culture of the country.


The project also hopes to promote book reading through different events like book bee, quiz contests and other mediums across the country irrespective of tribe, color, sect, age, religion and gender.


Adwinsa Publications was established in March of 1977 in Madina, a suberb of Accra, the capital of Ghana in West Africa. The young business at the time began in the CEO’s house. During the late 1980’s Adwinsa went from a small location to Accra Newtown, also in the Capital City. During this time we also embraced “desktop publishing” (which was also an industry in its infancy) as well as commercial offset printing. From the year 2000 to 2014, we have added multiple high speed printing machines that propelled us into a new level of high-quality offset printing. We also built and expanded our services by putting up an office complex in Agbobga in Accra, Ghana.


The publishing firm is considered experts in Junior and Senior High school syllabus based text books in Ghana. The firm focuses on books for the Basic, secondary and tertiary institutions that have been largely acknowledged locally by students, parents, governments and the international community. As a family-owned company, one of Adwinsa Publications’ strengths is its focus on the family and its desire to see families succeed in education, especially in the long term development of every child in the family.


MEET OUR GUEST WRITERS


VICTOR DAMILOLA GARUBA

Victor Damilola Garuba is a short story writer and poet. His short stories have appeared on Brittle Paper and African Writer Magazine. His poem, "Autolysis" was published in the March 2022 Edition of the Writers Space Africa (WSA) magazine.

FEMI ADESINA

Femi Adesina is a Chartered Marketer, Information and Communication Technology Consultant, Inspirational Speaker and Author who has written on “The Health and Wealth Benefits of Quail Farming and “The Hidden Treasure of Agency Banking in Nigeria”. He has also conducted seminars on the above topics in many states of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Adesina is the founder of Eagles Club International which is committed to awakening the genius in each and every one of us by emulating and inculcating the worthy virtues of the Eagles. This newly-launched club is also meant to develop other forms of intelligence that are equally important and not taught within the four walls of any classroom.

UNVEILING ADWINSA PUBLICATIONS NIGERIA LIMITED

Adwinsa Publications Nigeria Limited was incorporated in Ilorin, Nigeria with Registration Number 667617. It was registered on 21 September, 2006. Adwinsa Publications Nigeria Limited is the sponsor and the brain behind the reading promotion campaign tagged “Read Nigeria Project which has taken book readings and hosted over fifteen young writers in both Oyo and Osun states respectively. See https://readnigeriaproject..com for verification.

Read Nigeria Project is a nationwide chain of events devoted for readers and lovers of books across Nigeria to celebrate and honour some selected important personalities who have contributed meaningfully to the learning and reading culture of the country.

The project also hopes to promote book reading through different events like book bee, quiz contests and other mediums across the country irrespective of tribe, color, sect, age, religion and gender.

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ANA MOURNS RENOWNED NOVELIST, BIYI BANDELE

By: ANA Publicity Committee

The President of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Camillus Ukah has expressed sadness over the passage of the renowned novelist, playwright and filmmaker, Biyi Bandele.

ANA described the death of Biyi Bandele as shocking and a monumental loss to the book and film industries.

In a statement by ANA’s General Secretary, Maik Ortserga in Makurdi on Tuesday said ANA President extended his condolences to the Bandele’s family, literary community and all who drank from the writer’s fountain of knowledge.

According to the release, “We in ANA received with sadness and a deep feeling of great loss, the news of the passing away of Biyi Bandele, a renowned novelist, playwright and filmmaker.”

“It is painful that Biyi Bandele left the scene at a time the filmmaking industry needs his wealth of experience, but we take solace in the fact that he lived a fulfilled life in the service of humanity to the glory of God.”

While noting that death is an inevitable end to every mortal existence, ANA President said members of the Association were however consoled that the late Biyi Bandele, distinguished himself as an astute and exemplary novelist and filmmaker”.

ANA prayed that God in His infinite mercies grant the bereaved family the fortitude to bear this sad loss and that the almighty Creator grant the deceased eternal rest.


Biyi Bandele (born Biyi Bandele-Thomas; 13 October 1967 – 7 August 2022) was a Nigerian novelist, playwright and filmmaker. Bandele was a UK-based Nigerian writer for fiction, theatre, journalism, television, film and radio. He moved to London in 1990.

Bandele was born to Yoruba parents in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, Nigeria in 1967. His father Solomon Bandele Thomas was a veteran of the Burma Campaign in World War II, while Nigeria was still part of the British Empire. Bandele spent the first 18 years of his life in the north-central part of the country.

Bandele had ambitions to be a writer and when he was 14 years old he won a short-story competition.

Later on, he moved to Lagos, then in 1987 studied drama at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. He won the International Student Playscript competition of 1989 with an unpublished play, Rain, before claiming the 1990 British Council Lagos Award for a collection of poems. He moved to London in 1990 at the age of 22 armed with the manuscripts of two novels. His books were published, and he was given a commission by the Royal Court Theatre.

Bandele worked with the Royal Court Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company, as well as writing radio drama and screenplays for television. His plays include: Rain; Marching for Fausa (1993); Resurrections in the Season of the Longest Drought (1994); Two Horsemen (1994), selected as Best New Play at the 1994 London New Plays Festival; Death Catches the Hunter and Me and the Boys (published in one volume, 1995); and Oroonoko, an adaptation of Aphra Behn's 17th-century novel of the same name. In 1997 he did a successful dramatization of Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart. Brixton Stories, Bandele's stage adaptation of his own novel The Street (1999), premiered in 2001 and was published in one volume with his play Happy Birthday Mister Deka, which premiered in 1999. He also adapted Lorca's Yerma in 2001.

He was writer-in-residence with Talawa Theatre Company from 1994 to 1995, resident dramatist with the Royal National Theatre Studio (1996), the Judith E. Wilson Fellow at Churchill College, University of Cambridge, in 2000–01. He also acted as Royal Literary Fund Resident Playwright at the Bush Theatre from 2002 to 2003.

Bandele has written of the impact of John Osborne's Look Back in Anger, which he saw on a hire-purchase television set in a railway town in northern Nigeria: And so although I had yet to set foot outside Kafanchan, although I knew nothing about postwar British society, or the Angry Young Men, or anything about Osborne when I met Jimmy Porter on the screen... there was no need for introductions: I had known Jimmy all my life.

Biyi Bandele's novels, which include The Man Who Came in from the Back of Beyond (1991) and The Street (1999), have been described as "rewarding reading, capable of wild surrealism and wit as well as political engagement." His 2007 novel, Burma Boy, reviewed in The Independent by Tony Gould, was called "a fine achievement" and lauded for providing a voice for previously unheard Africans.

His directorial debut film Half of a Yellow Sun was screened in the Special Presentation section at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival, and received a "rapturous reception". The film received a wide range of critical attention. His new film, entitled Fifty, was included in the 2015 London Film Festival. He also directed the third season of the popular MTV drama series, Shuga. In 2022 he directed the first Netflix Nigerian Original series, Blood Sisters.

He was announced as the director of the new Netflix and Ebonylife TV co-production Elesin Oba, The King's Horseman the screen adaptation of Wole Soyinka's stage play Death and the King's Horseman, and is set to premier at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2022.

DEATH

His untimely death was announced on Facebook by his daughter, on 9 August 2022. The cause of death has not been confirmed.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

The Man Who Came in From the Back of Beyond, Bellew, 1991
The Sympathetic Undertaker: and Other Dreams, Bellew, 1991
Marching for Fausa, Amber Lane Press, 1993
Resurrections in the Season of the Longest Drought, Amber Lane Press, 1994
Two Horsemen, Amber Lane Press, 1994
Death Catches the Hunter/Me and the Boys, Amber Lane Press, 1995
Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart (adaptation), 1999
Aphra Behn's Oroonoko (adaptation), Amber Lane Press, 1999
The Street, Picador, 1999
Brixton Stories/Happy Birthday, Mister Deka, Methuen, 2001
Burma Boy, London: Jonathan Cape, 2007. Published as The King's Rifle in the US and Canada (Harper, 2009).

AWARDS

• 1989 – International Student Playscript Competition – Rain
• 1994 – London New Play Festival – Two Horsemen
• 1995 – Wingate Scholarship Award
• 2000 – EMMA (BT Ethnic and Multicultural Media Award) for Best Play – Oroonoko

2022 CONVENTION: ANA NAMES PROF. ABDUL RASHEED NA’ALLAH AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER

By: ANA Publicity Committee

The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has unveiled its keynote speaker for the 41st annual convention, scheduled to hold from October 26th to 29th, 2022.

In a press statement signed by the General Secretary of the Association, Maik Ortserga, officially announced Prof. Abdul Rasheed Na'Allah as Keynote Speaker for the biggest continental annual literary event with this year’s theme as, Literature and National Consciousness: The Story as a Catalyst.
Abdul Rasheed Na'Allah, (1962- ) for 10 years, 2009 to 2019, was the vice chancellor of Kwara State University in Nigeria; from July 1, 2019, he became the Vice chancellor of University of Abuja.
He received a BA in 1988 from University of Ilorin, with a thesis "Dadakuada: the trends in the development of Ilorin traditional oral poetry", subsequently published in African Notes., and in 1992 received a M.A. Literature in English from the same university. In 1999, he received his PhD in Comparative Literature from the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, and was subsequently professor and chair of African-American Studies at Western Illinois University. He then became the vice chancellor of Kwara State University in Nigeria, and now Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive of University of Abuja, in the Nigerian Capital City.
He is the author and co-author of numerous books, but some books of his that are most recent are Yoruba Oral Tradition in Islamic Nigeria: A History of Dadakuada (Routledge, 2019), Globalization, Oral Performance, and African Traditional Poetry (Palgrave Macmillan, March 2018), African Discourse in Islam, Oral Traditions, and Performance (Routledge, 2010) and Africanity, Islamicity, and Performativity: Identity in the House of Ilorin (Bayreuth African Studies, 2009), and edited a poetry book, Obama-Mentum: An Anthology of Transformational Poetry.. Dr. Abdul-Rasheed Na'Allah's other books, include: coauthor with Ladan Sulaiman and Ahmad Sambo, Functional Literacy Primer in Hausa, sponsored by the European Economic Commission and Federal Government of Nigeria, 1992; coauthor, Instructors' Guide to Functional Literacy Primer in Hausa, 1992; coauthor with Bayo Ogunjimi, Introduction to African Oral Literature (Oral Prose), University of Ilorin Press, 1991; author, Introduction to African Oral Literature (1994); and Editor, Ogoni's Agonies: Ken Saro-Wiwa and the Crisis in Nigeria (Africa World Press, 1998)
Dr. Na'Allah has been nominated for and received numerous awards, including the 2018, Exemplary Leadership in Higher Education in Africa Award, by GUNi-Africa, 2017's Hero and Icon of Good Leadership award, by National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Joint Campus Committee, Kwara State; in 2016, African Patriot Award, by Commonwealth Youth Council; 2015, Inducted into the Member, WASU Hall of Fame, as Kwame Nrumah Leadership Award, by West African Students Union, WASU; also awarded Fellow, of the Literary Society of Nigeria, in March, 2014; also in 2014, given Meritorious Award as Notable Academician, by Rotaract Zone JD9125, Nigeria Rotary International; in 2013, decorated with the Leading Light Award, by the University of Ilorin Alumni Association, National; awarded in November 2013, the Award of Recognition of Sterling Achievements/Outstanding Contributions, by the Unilorin Alumni Association, Abuja Chapter; in 2012, given the Meritorious Award, by the Ilorin Emirate Students Union; also in 2012, decorated with the Honorary Membership and Merit Award, by the Man ‘O’ War Nigeria; in 2009, he received the Cathy O’Neill Couza Award for Outstanding Leadership in Diversity, Western Illinois University (WIU), USA; also in 2009, he was awarded the WIU’s Administrative Achievement Award 2008-2009 for achievements as Department Chair by Western Illinois University, USA; also in 2008, he was presented both Western Illinois University Certificate of Recognition, and Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Membership, USA; he received the Gold Key Recognition Award, University of Alberta Student Union, in 1998; the Graduate Student Service Award, GSA, University of Alberta; The Alberta Heritage Charles S Noble Award for Student Leadership, in 1998 by the Province of Alberta, Canada; and the Black Achievements Award, Post-Secondary—Scholastic, 1998, by the Black Achievement Awards Society of Alberta.
He wrote the article on Kwame Anthony Appiah for The Oxford Encyclopedia of African Thought. He was the immediate past Vice-Chancellor, Kwara State University (2015-2019) and is now the Vice-Chancellor, University of Abuja (July 2019-).
With a passion for this theme, Prof. Abdul Rasheed Na'Allah already knows some of the important takeaways he hopes to impart on the attendees.

ANA President, Camillus Ukah has finally given firm assurances that the association is ready to deliver a memorable convention.

ANA CONGRATULATES CAMYNTA BAEZIE ON HIS EMERGENCE AS GAW PRESIDENT
Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has congratulated Dr. Camynta Baezie on his emergence as the new President of the Ghana Association of Writers (GAW), as well as other newly elected national officials of the writers’ association, who emerged at the just concluded elections of the GAW.
Dr. Camynta Baezie polled 38 votes to defeat his challenger, Victor Nana Odei Ofei, who polled 23 votes in an election that was conducted by the Electoral Commission of Ghana. The election was held alongside the Annual Congress of the Ghana Association of Writers at its office, which also serves as the Diplomatic Headquarters of the Pan African Writers Association, PAWA.
A press statement signed by the President and General Secretary of ANA, Camillus Ukah and Maik Ortserga respectively, stated that the GAW election is worthy of commendation, especially with the calibre of persons who have emerged to lead the association. ANA through the release expressed optimism for a more cordial and robust working relationship between ANA and GAW under Dr. Camynta Baezie’s leadership. ANA finally wished Dr. Camynta Baezie and other elected executive members of the GAW national body a successful tenure.
The Ghana Association of Writers (GAW) has been in existence since 1957. After a long period following the overthrow of the First Republic, the resurgence of the organisation began in the 1970s and 1980s. GAW has overcome many challenges to run major literary programs.
The organisation’s aims include bringing together all writers – including those interested in writing creative literary content in Ghana – to create a forum for the study of Ghanaian literary heritage and the exchange of ideas, protect and advance the interests of Ghanaian writers, and foster the development of literature in Ghanaian and foreign languages. GAW focuses on encouraging the study, documentation and preservation of Ghanaian oral traditions and cultural elements, and awakening, cultivating and educating the literary consciousness of the Ghanaian public.
Furthermore, its aims include establishing and maintaining suitable relationships with other writers, writers’ organisations and allied institutions, as well as local and foreign publishers and the book world generally.

CALL FOR SUBMISSION — 7TH CHINUA ACHEBE POETRY/ESSAY ANTHOLOGY


Society of Young Nigerian Writers (Anambra State Chapter) —the literary body that hosts Chinua Achebe Literary Festival and Memorial Lecture —is calling for submission of quality poems and essays from writers across the world, for her 7th edition of the Chinua Achebe Poetry/Essay Anthology.

The annual anthology is a collection of poems and essays published in honour and memory of late Prof. Chinua Achebe, a foremost Nigerian literary legend and father of Morden African Literature. The prestigious anthology will (as usual) be unveiled at the 7th Chinua Achebe Literary Festival and Memorial Lecture, slated to hold on 16th November 2022, at the Anambra State Central E-Library (also known as Prof. Kenneth Dike Central E-Library), in Awka, south-eastern Nigeria.

According to the Editor-in-Chief of the Anthology, and Project Coordinator, Izunna Okafor, who is also the Coordinator of Society of Young Nigerian Writers in Anambra State; Chinua Achebe Literary Festival and Memorial Lecture is an annual literary festival held in honour and memory of Achebe, in celebration of his life, works, contributions and legacies in the literary field.

The event, he noted, was initiated in 2016, and holds annually on Achebe's date of birth, 16th November, with the last edition held in 2021, during which the sixth edition of the Chinua Achebe Essay/Poetry Anthology —There Was a Man —was unveiled.

"It is with a view to mark this year's edition of the Festival in a more remarkable and memorable way that we are calling on both burgeoning and established writers from different parts of the world, to enter their quality and thematically-written poems and essays for this sixth anthology," Okafor said.

“The anthology is in honour of Prof. Chinua Achebe; hence, only entries that relate to or revolve around Achebe, his works, his literary prowess and legacies will be accepted for publication,” he added.


SUBMISSION GUIDELINES/RULES:

1. Only poems essays/reviews are accepted for the anthology.

2. Entrant must specify the genre of his entry; that is, specify if it is poetry or essay/review.

3. The poems and essays/reviews MUST relate to or be themed on either Achebe as a person (his personality), his works, his literary prowess/feats, life, legacies or other areas.

4. The essay or poem should be as brief and concise as possible — maximum of 500 words for essays/reviews, and maximum of 30 lines for poetry.

5. Author’s information —location/contact address, phone number, e-mail address, with a short bio of NOT more than 40 words should be included in the submission.

6. Submission is FREE and open to writers from any part of the world.

7. Entry MUST be the original work of the author/poet. ANY PLAGIARISED WORK WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIED.

8. Only ONE entry per person is allowed.

9. Entrant may choose/write on any interesting title of his/her choice.

10. Entries should be sent to:
achebeanthology@gmail.com

and copied to:

synwanambrachapter@gmail.com

11. Subject of the mail should read "7TH CHINUA ACHEBE ESSAY/POETRY ANTHOLOGY (SPECIFY THE GENRE OF YOUR ENTRY)"

Example: "7TH CHINUA ACHEBE ESSAY/POETRY ANTHOLOGY (POETRY)"

12. Entry and its title MUST be type-written and sent in the body of the mail; NOT AS ATTACHMENT. Entries sent as attachment will be automatically disqualified.

13. Submission Deadline: 25th August 2022.
Late entry/submission will not be ACCEPTED.

13. Entry may be written in either English or Igbo Language.


BENEFITS:

● All successful/accepted essays and poetry will be published in the Sixth Chinua Achebe Poetry/Essay Anthology (soft and hard copies).

● Online promotion of successful/published essays and poems and the entrants.

● All successful entrants shall receive Certificate of Participation.

● Each successful entrant is entitled to author's copy of the published anthology

● Authors/poets of the best ten essays and poems shall be given outstanding recognition and Certificate of Award at the 2022 Chinua Achebe Literary Festival and Memorial Lecture.

● Automatic/free membership and admission into Society of Young Nigerian Writers (for accepted young Nigerian entrants.)

For inquiries or support, contact:

achebeanthology@gmail.com

synwanambrachapter@gmail.com

+2348163938812

Izunna Okafor (Editor-in-Chief).