Ibadan Book Club Mourns Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogunguniso 1

 

IBADAN BOOK CLUB MOURNS OBA SALIU AKANMU ADETUNJI, SET TO PUBLISH AN ANTHOLOGY OF POEMS AND ESSAYS IN HIS HONOUR

 

 

The Executive Council and Members of Ibadan Book Club have expressed sadness over the death of Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogunguniso 1.

 

 

The monarch joined his ancestors on Sunday, January 2, 2022.

 

 

Ibadan Book Club in a statement issued in Ibadan on Wednesday by the Coordinator and Secretary of the Club, Ayobami Odunyemi and Mary Ndukwo described Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji’s death as a monumental loss to not only the Ibadan people, but the whole of Oyo State, Yorubaland and the entire country.

 

 

“We want to convey our sorrow and condolences for the passing of His Royal Majesty, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogunguniso 1. He was a hero, and one who led by example at all times. Incredibly sad news to learn of the death of our King, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogunguniso 1. He was a loving and devoted husband and father as well as a loyal servant to the crown” the Statement said.

 

 

“Ibadanland will profoundly miss his unwavering service and dignified presence. The way he served Ibadanland made us all so proud and we are devastated he is gone. Rest in peace, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji. He earned it after years of unfailing service. He did his best and served with distinction and selflessness. The country owes Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji a huge debt of gratitude and it will miss his calm presence. Our most heartfelt condolences for a tragic loss” the statement added.

 

In a bid to honour and immortalize the late exemplary monarch, Ibadan Book Club (IBC) is ready to publish an anthology of poems and essays chronicling the times and life of the deceased, to be written by his fans, admirers, well wishers, followers and interested Ibadan citizens. The proposed anthology will be published in an electronic format and made public free of charge.

 

Ibadan Book Club finally urged Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji’s’s family to take solace in the belief that the late monarch has gone away from all earthly troubles to rest for eternity in God’s bosom.”

 

 

Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogunguniso 1, (26 August 1928 – 2 January 2022) was a Nigerian monarch who sat as the 41st Olubadan of Ibadan following his coronation on 4 March 2016.

 

 

Saliu was born as the first of 17 children of Raji Olayiwola and Suwebat Amope Adetunji on 26 August 1928 in Ibadan, Oyo State. He grew up learning vocational jobs until he took up fashion designing as a means of living after moving into Lagos. While working as a fashion designer, Saliu delved into musical record marketing until in 1960 when he founded his first of three record label imprints called Baba Laje Records which housed notable fuji music acts including Dauda Epo-Akara, Wasiu Ayinde Marshall and KS1- Malaika.

 

 

Prior to his coronation as the Olubadan of Ibadan, Saliu Adetunji was the Balogun of Ibadan land. He died in Ibadan on 2 January 2022, at the age of 93.

 

 

IHRAF Publishes New Book, Launches Campaign Against Rape and Sexual Violence Against Women

 

IHRAF PUBLISHES NEW BOOK, LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN AGAINST RAPE AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

 

The International Human Rights Art Festival (IHRAF) has announced the release of a new book titled “Get Consent”, Poetry and Essays on Rape and Sexual Violence against women) edited by Uwaezuoke Angelica .C., Innocent David C and six other members of the Nigerian Society of Campus Writers.

 

 

In a statement released by the Director of IHRAF in Africa, Wole Adedoyin on Tuesday in Ilesa said the major aim of this anthology is to combat violence against women, using writing for sensitization and awareness.  Also, the anthology aimed at changing community attitudes to violence against women.

 

 

“Get Consent” anthology with the ISBN-13:979-8795194387 and ASIN:‎ B09PMBMRKP is also an experimentation challenge given to members of the Nigerian Society of Campus Writers (NSCW), one of the initiatives of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) whose membership cuts across different Universities, Polytechnics, Monotechnics and Colleges of Education. The book is also the first publication of the Nigerian Society of Campus Writers under the leadership of Mr. Innocent David Chinaecherem, the immediate past President of the Society.

 

 
According to the Statement, Rape and sexual violence against women are currently the two major problems militating against the growth and development of youths in Nigeria. These twin vices are like epidemics gaining popularity and causing restlessness and concerns for Nigerian parents and governments, both at the local, state and federal levels. In 2015, UNICEF reported that one in four girls and one in ten boys in Nigeria had experienced sexual violence before the age of 18. According to a survey by Positive Action for Treatment Access, over 31.4 percent of girls reported that their first sexual encounters had been either rape or forced sex of some kind.

 

 

“Hopefully, with this anthology, IHRAF has made her modest input and contributed her quota in the fight against rape and sexual violence against women in Nigeria” Adedoyin said.

 

 

To buy your copy, log on to: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Consent-POETRY-VIOLENCE-AGAINST/dp/B09PMBMRKP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HJCHA1A6O0KG&keywords=get+consent+wole+adedoyin&qid=1641905597&s=books&sprefix=get+consent+wole+ade%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C3020&sr=1-1

 

SYNW Campus Branches and the Contacts of their Coordinators across Nigeria

 

SYNW CAMPUS BRANCHES AND THE CONTACTS OF THEIR COORDINATORS ACROSS NIGERIA

 

 

1.      Akobundu Olumachi Stella - Abia State College of Health Sciences Management

Technology, Aba, Abia State  - 09068747662

 

2.      Chidozie Somtochukwu - Abia State University (ABSU), Abia State – 07085069289

 

3.      Solomon Oke - Adeyemi College of Education (ACE) Ondo State – 09068282313

 

4.      Olatunbosun David - Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State - 07030076059

 

5.      Uti Chiola Angela - Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, Delta State – 09039358640

 

6.      Koate Nunnaa-Elbabari Maxwell - Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State -            08168527716

 

7.      Gbenga Adenegan - Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State - 09068920052

 

8.      Adebayo Iwalola - Adekunle Ajasin University, Ondo State            - 08088705941

 

9.      Chinwendu Chinonyerem - Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Imo State – 07063446319

 

10.  Sakinah Yusuf - Bayero University, Kano State – 09025253970

 

11.  Yusuf Opeere  - Federal College of Animal Health & Production Technology, Oyo State – 09037398162

 

12.  Abdulrazak Denja Balema - Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State - 08164572925

 

13.  Nathaniel Okeke - Federal University Otuoke (FUO), Bayelsa State – 08109325900

 

14.  Adebobola Victor Ademayowa - Federal University Oye, Ekiti State – 08144013365

 

15.  Onwukwe Marykate Chizoba - Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), Imo State

 

16.  Okeke Bright Chuckwuison - Imo State University (IMSU), Imo State – 08037901404

 

17.  Anowo Eniola - Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ogun State – 09037156136

 

18.  Ademola Oluwabukola Christianah - Federal Polytechnic Ede, Osun State - 09018868275

 

19.  Olugbuyiro Success - University of Ibadan (UI), Oyo State - 08166208300

 

20.  Henry Ndifreke - University of Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) – 07036776424

 

21.  Cynthia Chuckwunenye Maduekwe - University of Calabar Cross Rivers State - 08094110318

 

22.  Enitan Abdultawab - University of Lagos, Lagos State - 08144078373

 

23.  Angelica Chinecherem Nwaezuoke - University of Nigeria Nsukka, Anambra State – 08067308372

 

24.  John Osatofo Ukhuakhua - University of Benin (UNIBEN) Edo State – 08095901105

 

25.  Igboke Mishack Chinonso - Alex Ekweme Federal University, Ebonyi State – 08105135132

 

26.  Oyebode Oyewole - The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State - 09067127449

 

27.  Ademola Ayomide Miracle - Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State – 07085056806

 

28.  Abubakir Rofiat Opeyemi - Nasarawa State University, Keffi(Nsuk) – 09064642367

 

29.  Faniyi Tomiwa – Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) – 09031646187

 

To register your institution or to join your chapter, send mail to: Wole Adedoyin (SYNW President) – 08072673852 and copy Adebobola Victor Ademayowa (NSCW President) - 08144013365

NSCW, Campus Writers Body Appoints New EXCO Members

 

NSCW, CAMPUS WRITERS BODY APPOINTS NEW EXCO MEMBERS

 

 

The Nigerian Society of Campus Writers (NSCW), an initiative of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW), has officially announced the appointment of its new Executive Council members, dated January 10, 2022.

 

 

This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen by the President of SYNW, Wole Adedoyin in Ilesha on Monday.

 

 

According to the Society’s press statement, “Since its inception in 2021, NSCW has been at the forefront of equipping and empowering campus writers with relevant tools that support skills advancement and impact, contributing to the growth of writing and reading culture in their respective institutions, as well as celebrating outstanding campus writers.”

 

 

“Members of NSCW have access to numerous benefits, which include capacity-building initiatives, opportunities for valuable partnerships and collaborations, opportunities to network with fellow and established writers. Similarly, there are opportunities to gain valuable leadership skills from established and renowned authors.”

 

 

The statement added that “to continue to drive the Society’s vision and mission, 7 active campus writers were selected from across different institutions in Nigeria. They include: President- Adebobola Victor Ademayowa - Federal University Oye, Ekiti State, Vice President- Sakinah Yusuf - Bayero University, Kano State, General Secretary - Cynthia Chuckwunenye Maduekwe - University of Calabar Cross Rivers State, Information Secretary- Chinwendu Chinonyerem - Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Imo State, Assistant Secretary- Enitan Abdultawab - University of Lagos, Lagos State, Education Secretary - Ademola Ayomide Miracle: Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Social/Welfare Secretary - Nathaniel Okeke - Federal University Otuoke (FUO), Bayelsa State, Financial Secretary - Henry Ndifreke - University of Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

 

 

The newly appointed executives are to serve for a period of one year after which an election will be conducted to duly elect new national officers among the Coordinators.

 

 

The above EXCO Members were appointed based on their past performances and achievements recorded in their different institutions.

 

 

The newly appointed national EXCO Members are charged to create more SYNW Chapters in Nigerian Universities, Polytechnics, Monotechnics and Colleges of Education and to also coordinate their activities and report back to the National Headquarters of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW).

 

The Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) is currently managing over 30 campus writers’ branches in different Universities, Polytechnics, Monotechnics and Colleges of Education across the country through the Nigerian Society of Campus Writers (NSCW).

 

The Objectives of this initiative are: To create an avenue where campus creative writers can brainstorm, meet and network, to promote creative writing and book reading culture in tertiary institutions, to hone and enhance the creative writing skills of aspiring campus writers, to award, reward and recognize outstanding campus writers, to organize seminars, symposia, fora and conferences at educating and informing aspiring campus writers, to publish and market the works of aspiring campus writers and lastly to hold monthly book reading and meeting