Osogbo Writers Conference – Meet Our Speakers

 

OSOGBO WRITERS CONFERENCE – MEET OUR SPEAKERS

 

SANNI BASHEER ABIODUN

Sanni Basheer Abiodun is the Head of Branch, National Library of Nigeria, Osun State Branch. He is a practicing Librarian; he had his first degree and Masters degree in Library and information Science at University of Ibadan. He is a Certified Librarian; he has participated in many Conferences and Workshops. He is a member of the Nigerian Library Association.

OGUNMODEDE ADELOYE

Ogunmodede Adeloye was born in the early 60s. For his Primary and Secondary Education, he attended St. Stephens Primary School, Ere Ijesa and Fakunle Comprehensive High School, Osogbo. After leaving secondary school, Ogunmodede learnt Printing Technology and practiced for many years. In 1984, he got admitted to the University of Ibadan and graduated in 1989. After graduating from the University of Ibadan, Ogunmodede Adeloye worked with many companies which include private and non-governmental organizations like Nigerian Conservation Foundation and ATMAN LTD. As at the time of this conference, Ogunmodede Adeloye is the Chief Executive Officer of OGADEL Ventures LTD., a printing and publishing outfit he established in 2005.

BUNYAMIN ZAKARIYAH SIJUWADE

Bunyamin Zakariyah Sijuwade is currently the Chairman of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Osun State Chapter. Also a graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University. He is a motivational speaker and a Business Consultant. Currently, the Director of Studies of the Unique Success Academy, Osogbo, Osun State. He is also the Co-founder of LATIMA Cambridge Academy, Osogbo, Osun State. Bunyamin was appointed and inaugurated as the Chairman of the Osun State Teen Authorship Scheme of the Association of Nigerian Authors (Osun State Chapter) in 2018. He is a trusteeship member of an NGO known as Open Conscience and the Convener of Osun Youth Movement (OYM).

Mr. Ben as fondly called by the populace of Osogbo is a veteran in the field of Education. Bunyamin’s educational institute has contributed immensely by touching many lives academically. His experience in the Osun State Education Sector and expertise has affected so many souls here and abroad.

AYOOLUWA OLASUPO (IMISI)

Ayooluwa Olasupo (Imisi) is a Nigerian Poet/Writer and Medical Doctor who write from Osogbo, Osun State. Her works have appeared in Christian Literary Hub's Anthology, Afritondo, The Shallow Tales Review Literary Magazine, Eboquills, Shuzia and elsewhere.

She's the Editor-in-chief of Scent and Scepter Teen Magazine and also the curator/founder of Star and Nectar Literary Magazine; a content creator who has been a co-editor to a number of magazines and other publications, she was top 6 in the Pregnant Poems contest 2020 and was nominated on two consecutive occasions as a contributory writer to the Nigerian Medical Students Association. Her writing often conveys message of hope, courage and healing.

When she's not writing, reading or attending to her medical passion, she enjoys listening to and making music, speaking, cooking and telling children in the Neighbourhood twilight tales. As at the time of this conference, Ayooluwa Olasupo (Imisi) is the Vice Chairman of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Osun State Chapter.

OLADEJO HANEEF O

Oladejo Haneef O, also known as Harnyfman Asishana. Currently the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Osun State Chapter. Harnyfman Asishana is a graduate of English language and Education at Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti. He is a teacher, poet, writer, and motivator. He loves writing poems with every surrounding theme because his inspiration is driven by the happenings around him. He is friendly and straightforward; he is simple, and simplicity is beheld in most of his works that have found their ways to anthologies, magazines, and journals. He was one of the shortlisted Top 100 Student Poets in Nigeria by the PIN NSPP (Nigerian Students Poetry Prize) Award in 2017.

AFEEZ OLAGUNJU

 

Afeez Olagunju is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cereus Publications. He is a graduate of Computer science. He is also a songwriter, innovator and poet. He has featured on various anthologies and has edited and published a host of works. As at the time of this Conference, Afeez Olagunju is the Auditor of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Osun State Chapter.

 

For registration and enquiry, please call – 08072673852

DATE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2021

VENUE OF THE CONFERENCE: No 20, Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ibuaje Micro Finance Bank Building, Pepsi Cola Area, Osogbo

TIME: 12:00PM.