Follow link to download Judges Reports On ANA Literary Prizes 2018

Follow the below link to download Judges Reports On ANA Literary Prizes 2018 

 

https://www.ana-nigeria.com/files/JUDGES-REPORTS-ON-ANA-LITERARY-PRIZES-2018.pdf

Follow link to download ANA Convention Keynote Address 2018

Follow the below link to download ANA Convention Keynote Address 2018

https://www.ana-nigeria.com/files/Ana-Convention-Keynote-Address-2018.pdf

ANA Membership Information System - All you need to know about the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA)

HISTORY OF ANA

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:

• Kole Omotoso
• Mabel Segun.
• Ernest Emenyonu
• Labo Yari.
• Chinau Achebe (deceased)
• T.M Aluko (deceased)

VISION

ANA commits to build a humane society and knowledge economy driven by highly motivated creative writers.

MISSION

ANA exists to promote Nigeria's cultural heritage, diversity, literary enterprise and protect the rights of writers in order to build a vibrant and responsive body of creative writers based on the foundation of freedom of expression, equity, integrity, mentorship, partnership, empowerment, and high ethical standards.

ANA CORE VALUES

The core values of the Association of Nigerian Authors are:

• Advocacy
• Creativity
• Integrity
• Equity
• Transparency and Accountability
• Communication
• Empowerment
• Ethic
• Mentorship
• Partnership

Consequently, all programmes and activities of the Association of Nigerian Authors shall be carefully designed to:

• Ensure equity and demonstrate integrity of the highest order;
• Guarantee mentorship that could promote creativity and effective communication;
• Build partnerships that could empower its members and society at large;
• Advance transparency and accountability in the conduct of its business;
• Sustain advocacy for freedom of expression and defend the rights of Nigerian writers; and
• Adhere to high ethical standards in all its ramifications
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MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE

ANA has members in virtually all States of the Federation and in all the 6 Geo-Political Zones of the country while it has active and functional branches in 30 States of the Federation.

The Association has 3(three) categories of membership: Associate; Full; and Honorary member. To become an associate member of ANA, you only need to profess the innate creative writing talent evident in manuscripts which may have been published in newspapers, journals or in anthologies or at least good enough to be so published. With this in the kitty, a fledging writer only needs to link up with the nearest ANA State branch to his or her place of residence, register and start participating in the various activities of such a branch. To become a full member of the Association, you must be a published creative writer, with at least a book to your name, or a considerable number of works published in reputable anthologies and must have attended at least one national convention of the Association. Honorary membership is given to non-writers, corporate bodies or groups who have shown in their activities, a passion for literature or have contributed by way of support to literary activities of any kind.

ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE

The Association has a governing National Executive Council made up of 14(fourteen) officials headed by a President with the secretariat administered by a General Secretary, elected every two years at a national convention which is held annually. A slightly similar Executive Council but less in number runs the Association's business at the States' level. The national headquarter or national secretariat is located at the National Theatre Complex Lagos and efforts are still being made to develop its landed property in Abuja into a world class writers' village which would then house its permanent National Headquarter.

BRANCHES/CHAPTERS

ANA branches and chapters have an autonomy of operations guided by the general objectives of the Association and are free to design programmes and activities to further literary interests peculiar to their various environment. However,these branches and chapters derive their legitimacy to operate from the national body,which is the one recognised by law and from which they are governed through administrative directives,general programmes and projects.

MEMBERSHIP

ANA has members in virtually all States of the Federation and in all the 6 Geo-Political Zones of the country while it has active and functional branches in 30 States of the Federation.

The Association has 3(three) categories of membership: Associate; Full; and Honorary member. To become an associate member of ANA, you only need to profess the innate creative writing talent evident in manuscripts which may have been published in newspapers, journals or in anthologies or at least good enough to be so published. With this in the kitty, a fledging writer only needs to link up with the nearest ANA State branch to his or her place of residence, register and start participating in the various activities of such a branch. To become a full member of the Association, you must be a published creative writer, with at least a book to your name, or a considerable number of works published in reputable anthologies and must have attended at least one national convention of the Association. Honorary membership is given to non-writers, corporate bodies or groups who have shown in their activities, a passion for literature or have contributed by way of support to literary activities of any kind.

OBJECTIVES

The fundamental aims and objectives of the Association as stated in the ANA constitution which was last reviewed in 2012 are as follows:

• To encourage and promote Nigerian literature.
• To encourage the collection, recording and transcription of all oral literature.
• To promote the interest of authors in all that concerns their profession and well-being and to protect their rights as authors.
• To encourage the commitment of authors to the ideals of a humane and egalitarian society.
• To co-operate with other organizations in Nigeria, Africa and elsewhere, which share similar aims and aspirations.
• To liaise with all organizations established for the promotion and development of the book industry throughout the country.
• To stimulate and develop indigenous talents, skills and intellectual powers.

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ANA greets Members, Nigerians on the New Year 2019

ANA GREETS MEMBERS, NIGERIANS ON THE NEW YEAR 2019

The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), through her national President, Mallam Denja Abdulahi has conveyed New Year greetings to Nigerians and members of the Association.

In her New Year message, ANA wished her members and Nigerians a bright and happy new year and prayed that 2019 would usher peace and a more united Nigeria which would promote progress, prosperity and wellbeing of all Nigerians before and after the 2019 general elections.

This was contained in a press release issued and signed by ANA President, Mallam Denja Abdulahi this morning and made available to newsmen in Abuja.

According to the release, “On the happy occasion of the New Year, on behalf of the Association of Nigerian Authors, I extend my heartiest greetings and best wishes to all Nigerians. May the dawn of New Year rekindle in us the spirit of unity and compassion and promote peace and harmony. May every day of the New Year be filled with joy and happiness, I wish the New Year that has set in acts as an harbinger of a new era of peace and prosperity in Nigeria,” 

On the activities of the state chapters of the Association,Mallam Denja Abdulahi advised ANA states Chairmen across the country to intensify more efforts on their monthly readings and other literary activities aim at eradicating illiteracy and promoting literacy and the reading culture in their respective states.

Mallam Denja Abdulahi assured members of the public that ANA 2019 literary activities will be all-inclusive and ground breaking. He enjoined members to expect more innovations in some of her annual activities which include: the ANA/Yusuf Ali Literary Awareness Campaign, Meeting of the National Executive Council with Chairmen and secretaries of States’ Chapters, Authors’ Groove, the inauguration of completed structures in The Mamman Vatsa Writers'Village, Abuja, the 2nd criticism conference and creative workshop in partnership with Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo to mention but a few.

ANA President finally urged all her members to keep faith with the Association and enjoined them to be resolute in supporting credibility in the change of leadership to occur at the national level of the Association come October 2019 at its 38th International Convention in a venue yet to be decided. He also advised members who have gotten their permanent voters cards (PVC) to do their civic and democratic duty by voting for their chosen candidates at the Nigerian General Elections come February and March 2019 in atmosphere devoid of hate speeches and rancour. ANA members are further enjoined to conduct themselves in a peaceful, thoughtful and responsible manner during the elections and put the survival and progress of the nation as of paramount importance at all times in the course of the New Year.