The election, which held at the Femi Osofisan Secretariat, Mamman Vatsa Writers’ Village, Mpape, Abuja, also produced a new set of executive members.
They include, Rukaya Bayero (Vice Chairman); Uthman Qasim, (Secretary), Monsurat Olufunke Adelaja (Assistant Secretary), Obinna Okereke (Financial Secretary), Olubunmi Fatoba (Assistant Financial Secretary), Olaitan Abiodun (Treasurer), Barr. Martin Ezimano (Legal Adviser) and Esther Adelana as the Publicity Secretary.
Conducted peacefully in an open ballot system, members of ANA Abuja overwhelmingly voted for Eze.
The new chairman, who is a renowned architect, builder and writer, is well known for his contributions to the literary world.
He has authored several books, including, ‘Uchechi- The Triumph of Love’, 2011; ‘Leadership Stories of Mother Hen’, 2006 and expanded edition, 2012; ‘The Return of Half-Something’, 2018.
His works have been long and shortlisted for several literary prizes including, The Association of Nigerian Authors Literary Prize (2018), The LNG Nigeria Prize for Literature (2021) and the Chinua Achebe Prize for Literature (2021).
Speaking after the election, Eze thanked members for entrusting him with the leadership of the Abuja chapter of ANA.
He also pledged to work tirelessly to improve the welfare of writers and promote literary enthusiasm in Abuja.
Arc. Chukwudi Eze Emerges ANA Abuja Chapter Chairman
