ANA Jos Report - 2016 Yusuf Ali Literary Awareness Campaign

ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIAN AUTHORS JOS, YUSUF ALI 2016 GRANT 

                                                                                                                                           

TITLE OF EXECUTED PROJECT: LIVING STORIES

LOCATION:  (1) University of Jos (American Corner)

                  

STATEMENT OF MOTIVATION:

Association of Nigerian Authors Jos, has been instrumental towards the development and sustenance of literary cum creative activities on the Plateau. From creating of readers clubs in secondary schools, providing platforms for the sale of creative abilities/products to addressing social issues and pressurizing government on the importance of education and the nurturing of creativity. So far we have been able to establish student chapters of ANA at the three tertiary institutions of learning mentioned below. 

NTA TELEVISION COLLEGE JOS,

FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION PANKSHIN

UNNIVERSITY OF JOS

LIVING STORIES ROLE MODELS

1.      Mr. DECIPHER JOSEPH LIMAN- founder JOSANGELES ENTERTAINMENT

2.      Mr. MATHEW MZEGA- Accountant/Lecturer/ Chairman of Association of Nigerian Authors Jos

3.      MISS KASHAM KELTUMA- FILM MAKER and AUTHOR- ‘Caucasian Ovtcharka.’

LIVING STORIES is aimed at a deep reflection on the activities of creative young people, their challenges, successes, weakness and strengths and how they can be better. Targeted at all stakeholders in the educational, literary, artistic and communication industry, as it relates to the everyday socio-cultural experiences of the Nigerian youth; the events included book reading sessions, open Mic sessions, visitation to schools (places of learning), donation to book clubs and libraries, and an interaction/press session with key media players on the need for increased awareness on creative abilities and its economic significance towards better living conditions among people.

The submissions made at the close of the events has become part of a framework of activity which will guide the sector towards ensuring that key interests of ANA are propagated and achieved through the unbridled support of media persons, communication outfits, educational institutions and government, which is but a reflection of the vision of the present National Executive and ANA National.

VISION: 

To create, a conducive environment hinged on literary activities, for the promotion of creative industries towards the self sustainability of the Nigerian youth.   

MISSION: 

Through literary activities, to partner and practically engage educational    institutions State-wide to trust, invest in and benefit from public education by producing lifelong learners who are responsible, productive and engaged citizens within the global community.   

ACHIEVED AIMS OF THE PROJECT (LIVING STORIES)

1.      To invite and present physical role models in the artistic and literary world to undergraduates and school dropouts as a source of motivation towards creative enterprises and endeavors.

2.      Collection of living stories (documentaries, novels, short stories, plays, poetry) from participating institutions about actual persons within the local environment who are outstanding in their creative ventures.

3.      To identify exceptional submissions and recognize/award the institution and individual as well.

4.      Partnership consolidation with literary minded individuals, educational institutions and government.

5.      Donation of creative materials (books) to participants.

OUTCOMES

1.      A State of creatively motivated and inspired students, non-students, individuals, institutions of learning and the general populace for increased literary productivity.

2.      Youth Focus on practicable self-sustainable initiatives rather than on government employment

3.      Membership boost within ANA Plateau and consequently ANA national

4.      Literary endowments from well meaning individuals for the sustenance of the activities of the Association of Nigerian Authors

5.      Increased revenue from the Marketing of published material

6.      Sustenance of the LIVING STORIES project

METHOD OF IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

Despite daunting challenges the project was implemented through the concerted effort of the Jos ANA exco by

1.      Identifying pocket chapters of ANA in the selected institutions of learning and saddling them with the responsibility of coordinating/hosting and sustaining the LIVING STORIES event.

2.      Partnership with online publishers, media houses (print/electronic) for publicity purposes.

3.      Involving government agencies for access to suitable facilities and extra funding.

4.      Involving other learning institutions and individuals outside of the selected three.

5.      Approaching role models in the literary and creative community.