ANA/YUSUF ALI NATIONWIDE LITERARY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN: ANA DISTRIBUTES CHEQUES TO 11 CHAPTERS
By: Wole Adedoyin
The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has announced the distribution of cheques to 11 of its state branches for the 2023 edition of ANA/Yusuf Ali nationwide literary awareness campaign. The sum of N3million was secured earlier this year by ANA under the leadership of Mr. Camillus Ukah. The initiative aims to promote literary awareness in Nigeria and support local Chapters of ANA across the country.
ANA's General Secretary, Maik Ortserga, released a statement announcing the beneficiaries of the grant. The selected state branches are ANA Ondo, ANA Oyo, ANA Kogi, ANA Imo, ANA Kaduna, ANA Rivers, ANA Bayelsa, ANA Benue, ANA Edo, ANA Niger, and ANA Nasarawa. The grant will be used to promote literature in these states, with a particular focus on increasing awareness and readership.
The cheques were presented to the selected state branches on the 14th day of April, 2023, during the ANA Chairmen and Secretaries Meeting held in Ilorin. This meeting provided an opportunity for ANA to engage with its State Chairmen and Secretaries and discuss ways to promote literature and ANA’s activities in Nigeria. The distribution of the Yusuf Ali Grant’s cheques was a significant step towards achieving this goal.
ANA's President, Mr. Camillus Ukah, expressed his delight at the distribution of the cheques to the selected state branches. He noted that the grant was a testament to the commitment of Yusuf Ali to the promotion of literature and reading culture in Nigeria. He also thanked ANA Chapters for their hard work and dedication to promoting literature in Nigeria.
According to him, the Yusuf Ali grant will provide a significant boost to the literary activities of the selected state branches. The state branches will be able to organize literary events, promote reading culture, and support the growth of their chapters and members. This will contribute to the growth of literature in Nigeria and promote a greater appreciation of Nigerian literature both locally and internationally.
The ANA/Yusuf Ali nationwide literary awareness campaign is an initiative aimed at promoting literary awareness campaign in Nigeria. The campaign is designed to promote a greater appreciation of literature and encourage the growth of reading culture in Nigeria. The campaign has been a success in previous years, and the 2023 edition promises to be even better, thanks to the Yusuf Ali Grant.
The Yusuf Ali Grant is a testament to the commitment of Yusuf Ali to the promotion of literature in Nigeria. The grant will provide much-needed support to the selected state branches, enabling them to promote organize readings and support the growth of their chapters. This is a significant step towards achieving ANA's goal of promoting literature in Nigeria.
ANA is committed to promoting literature in Nigeria and is always looking for ways to support the growth of local writers. The distribution of the cheques to the selected state branches is one of the many ways ANA is supporting the growth of literature in Nigeria. ANA remains committed to promoting literature in Nigeria and will continue to work towards achieving this goal.
The literary community in Nigeria is pleased with the distribution of the Yusuf Ali Grant to the selected state branches. This is a significant step towards promoting literature in Nigeria and supporting the growth of local writers. The literary community looks forward to the ANA/Yusuf Ali nationwide literary awareness campaign and the literary activities that will be organized by the selected state branches.
The ANA/Ondo branch chairman, Mr. Sunday Grabriel Afolayan, who received the cheque on behalf of his chapter, expressed his appreciation to ANA and Yusuf Ali Foundation for their continued support for writers in Nigeria. He noted that the funds received would go a long way in promoting literary awareness and supporting local writers in Ondo state chapter.
ANA National President, Mr. Camillus Ukah, finally expressed his delight over the successful distribution of cheques to the 11 state branches. He noted that the ANA/Yusuf Ali nationwide literary awareness campaign has been a success over the years, with the program reaching thousands of writers, schools and readers across Nigeria.
