INVITATION TO A HYBRID WRITERS AND MEDIA WORKSHOP
2022 XMAS CELEBRATION: SYNW GREETS CHRISTIANS
Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) has enjoined Christians to use the occasion of Christmas to renew love and affection to one another.
SYNW in its Christmas message said that love is the essence of the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, whose life epitomises peace, sacrifice, tolerance and mercy.
SYNW in a Christmas message signed by its President, Wole Adedoyin said it is hoped that the gift of love and great joy which are the hallmark of Christmas, will envelope our hearts this season and in years to come.
The message further read “As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ today, there is no conceivable alternative for our Christian brothers and sisters, other than renew their minds towards living the life Jesus Christ lived, while on earth. In the midst of the merriment, we should reflect on the ideals He preached and practiced, which are love, peace and tolerance.
“Just as his birth was heralded with joy, we should continually be joyful, despite our challenges, hopeful for a more prosperous nation.”
SYNW finally wished the Christian faithful a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.”
2022 INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN WRITERS DAY CELEBRATION IN DJIBOUTI
BOOK PROJECT: LAST REMINDER
It was agreed that Writers who were at the Djibouti Conference or joined the event online should send Poems, Short Stories or Travelogues about their experience for a Book Collection which will be presented to the Government of Djibouti in appreciation of the warm reception accorded to us in Djibouti.
Contributions should be sent to the President of the Chadian Writers Association, Mr Samafou Diguilou with email address sam.diguilou@gmail.com with a copy to the PAWA Secretary General, Dr Wale Okediran with email address waleokediran@yahoo.co.uk .
Deadline for submissions is December 28 2022.
Thank you.
OSOGBO BOOK CLUB APPOINTS NIKEAGBEJA ADESANYA AS COORDINATOR
Osogbo Book Club, the brain child of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) has appointed a new Coordinator.
In a release dated 24th December, 2022, the National Executive Committee led by Wole Adedoyin appointed Mrs. Nikeagbeja Adesanya as the Coordinator of the Club.
According to the release, the decision to appoint Mrs. Nikeagbeja Adesanya was reached by the NEC of the Society upon the need to have competent and knowledgeable reading advocate like Mrs. Nikeagbeja Adesanya.
Adesanya’s appointment is based on merit, experience and keen interest in promoting reading culture in Osun State.
The release finally expressed that the team will be counting on the wealth of experience of Mrs. Nikeagbeja Adesanya in the continued efforts to develop reading culture in Osun State.
The appointment takes immediate effect.
Nikeagbeja Adesanya is a native of Ibodi, in Atakumosa West Local Government. She was born in Ode-Omu, both in Osun State of Nigeria. Mrs. Adesanya began her Primary School Education in Ode Omu and concluded it in Ilesa. She proceeded to St. Margaret's School, Oke-Ooye , IIesa for her Secondary School education. Nike Adesanya attended the then, Oyo State College of Education, Wesley College Campus, Elekuro Ibadan and concluded it at Ila Orangun, where she obtained Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE).
Mrs. Adesanya further gained admission into the University of Ibadan, the Premier University, to Study Economics and Educational Management. After her study, she bagged a Masters Degree in Public Administration at the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
She is a prolific and talented Creative writer. She has written and published many fiction and Story books reviewed and recommended by the Curriculum Development Departments of the Osun State Government.
Nikeagbeja Adesanya is also a Biographer of repute. Some of her published works are:
• Ọdún Á Yakọ.
• Àbẹ̀kẹ́ Òréke.
• Kókó Omi.
• Ìyá N'ìyáà Mi.
• Iṣẹ́rorò Oúnjẹọ̀fẹ́.
• Sweet Nightmare.
• My Fabulous Mother…
• Cold Furnace.
• I Found It etc.
- Odyssey and
- Epic Voyage, both biographies.
Mrs. Adesanya is a member of: Nigerian Institute of Management, (MNIM), Nigeria Association of Indigenous Creative Writers, (NAICREW), Association of Nigeria Authors (ANA), Badge holder of World Pulse Story Teller and Encourager and Ẹgbẹ Akọ́mọlédè àti Àṣà Yórùbá jákè-jádò orílẹ̀-èdè àgbáyé
She also has her crop of job experience at the Oyo State Ministry of Economic Planning, Ibadan, the defunct Osogbo Steel Rollig Company Osogbo, Dangote Steel, Osogbo.
A lover, student and Teacher of Yoruba Language, Nike, is also an
As at the time of this reading, Mrs. Adesanya is currently an Admin. Officer at the Osun State Local Government Service Commission, Osogbo, Osun State PRO of Nigeria League of Women Voters (A Non-governmental Women Group that is Empowering Women Politically, Socially and Economically).
She is a devout Christian, Daughter of Zion. Married to Timothy Adesanya, of Ijebu-Igbo and blessed with God fearing Children.
The Osogbo Book Club founded in 2011, consists of a group of people who meet, meet monthly to discuss the book they have read and exchange those books. Club members encourage each other and learn to read with a critical mind, articulating their opinions about a particular book with others. Certain types o2f books not available or read receive attention through the book club.
IBADAN BOOK CLUB APPOINTS OYIN-ADEJOBI OMOTOLANI SADIA PATRON
Ibadan Book Club (IBC) has appointed Mrs. Oyin-Adejobi Omotolani Sadia as its patron.
In a statement signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Club, Ayobami Odunyemi and Hassanat Ayoade said the organization appointed the new patron considering her commitments and support to the growth and development of reading culture in Oyo state and the club in particular.
Oyin-Adejobi Omotolani Sadia is a Nigerian academic, publisher and author. She is one of the founders of the Polytechnic of Ibadan Writers Forum; a forum created in 2013 to hone and enhance the writing skills of up and coming writers within the Polytechnic of Ibadan community. The Forum, years back featured Rotimi Babatunde, winner of the 2012 Caine Prize for African writing with his book titled Bombay Republic as one of her guest writers.
Oyin-Adejobi Omotolani Sadia holds degrees in English and Mass Communication from the Prestigious University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State. She is currently an academic staff of The Polytechnic, Ibadan and the Governing Council Representative, The Polytechnic, Ibadan.
As a talented and prolific author, Oyin-Adejobi Omotolani Sadia has written and published many literary books. She had been invited by different literary associations to give talks on issues bordering around publishing, creative writing and language development.
Also, apart from being an avid reader, Oyin-Adejobi Omotolani Sadia is an advocate of the reading culture.
Omotolani’s quest for scholarship is quite inspiring, as a number of her academic papers have been published in national and international journals. She had also taught in Kwara State University as an Adjunct Lecturer.
Oyin-Adejobi Omotolani Sadia is a member of different professional bodies such as the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Women in Technical Education (WITE), Linguistic Association of Nigeria (LAN), Reading Association of Nigeria (RAN), Nigeria English Studies Association (NESA) to mention but few.
Apart from being a committed and active member of the Association of Nigerian Authors, Oyin-Adejobi Omotolani Sadia had also served as Treasurer of the Oyo State Chapter of the Association.
The Ibadan Book Club consists of a group of people who meet, meet monthly to discuss the book they have read and exchange those books. Club members encourage each other and learn to read with a critical mind, articulating their opinions about a particular book with others. Certain types of books not available or read receive attention through the book club.
Some of the publications published by Ibadan Book Club are: Olubadan Centennial Anthology: a collection of essays, articles, poems and works of art in honor of Oba (Dr.) Samuel Odulana, Odugade 1, Voices from Oja Oba Market and Finally, Senator Abiola Ajimobi: Memories, Dreams, Reflections of a Mind Always in Motion.
