REPORT ON THE ANA/YUSUF ALI SCHOOLS LITERARY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN 2012

REPORT ON THE ANA/YUSUF ALI SCHOOLS LITERARY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN 2012

 The 14^th and 28^th of June 2012 the Association of Nigerian authors plateau state chapter participated in the nationwide ANA/YUSUF ALI SCHOOLS LITERARY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN.

On both occasions The chairman of ANA Jos, Mr Matthew Mzega gave the opening address he welcomed everyone present stating the purpose which the colloquium hopes to achieve, the many challenges of Nigerian writers and prospective programmes by the ANA. He also called for support from friends of the chapter, well meaning individuals and the general public. On the issue of literature and the reading culture in our society the chairman expressed deep concern and also optimism by suggesting that the situation can be improved with the support of the government and all stakeholders in society.

The chief judge Mr Silas Nnamonu, gave an exposition into the core of issues bordering on national leadership, youth restiveness and consequentially poor educational growth and literary decline. He described ANA/YUSUF ALI SCHOOLS LITERARY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN as vital, timely and commendable.

Various media houses were there to cover the occasion amongst which was the National television authority Jos. Occasion witnessed creative performances from the NTA television college drama troupe, the ‘JOS MELO DRAMA’ by Nenpan Monday, alongside other thrilling presentations.

The occasions progressed smoothly with discussion, presentations and questions striking the heart of the issue under discourse. Many who came patronized the books on display and authors used the opportunity to advertise and market their books. Many who possessed a flare for writing expressed their willingness in joining the association.

The campaign assumed the atmosphere of a literary fair at the close of which many were reluctant to leave. Enthusiasts hung around in groups discussing, chatting, debating and keeping the spirit of the campaign alive.

Out of ten schools slated to participate three schools emerged as winners in the following order

1. Saint Murumba College Jos      (First Place Winner)

2. Airforce Military School Jos       (Second Place Winner)

3. Calvary Science College Jos         (Third Place Winner)

4. Government Secondary School West of Mines

5. Maygo Comprehensive High School Jos

6. Starlet High School Jos

7. Effective International College

8. Rochas Foundation College Jos

9. Saint. Joseph College

10. Government College Kabong

All participants received certificates of participation while the winning schools received award plaques of recognition under the platform of The ANA/YUSUF ALI SCHOOL LITERARY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN (AYASLAC 2012)

The Plateau state chapter alongside fifteen (15) other chapters of ANA received 150.000 naira, which was expended as seen below, under the directive of the national body-

20,000 - LOGISTICS

80,000- FOR PROCUREMENT OF BOOKS

50,000- AWARD OF PRIZES

Books cutting across the three genres of literature (poetry, prose, play) were procured and donated accordingly.

LIKE THE WINDS by Nenpan Monday Zakka (prose)

RIVER RUN DRY by Mzega Mathew Iorlaha (poetry)

WORDS AND SILENCE by Victor .S. Dugga

THE INCORRUPTIBLE JUDGE