SOCIETY OF YOUNG NIGERIAN WRITERS (ANAMBRA CHAPTER)
IN COLLABORATION WITH
ANAMBRA STATE LIBRARY BOARD
Presents
FOUR YEARS AFTER THE DEMISE OF THE LATE PROF. CHINUA ACHEBEC
CALL FOR PAPERS AND POEMS
IN THE MEMORY OF PROF. CHINUA ACHEBE.
The Society of Young Nigerian Writers Anambra State Chapter are hereby calling for papers/
essays from both bourgening and established writers across the nation for the celebration of its 2016 literary event tagged ''CHINUA ACHEBE: A LITERARY ICON''
This is an annual literary event initiated to honour and celebrate the life and the works of the
Late Literary Legend Prof. Chinua Achebe who was born on the16th day of November 1930, as well as to recognize his great legacies and inputs in the world of literature.
This great event which would take place on the 16th of November 2016 at Prof. Kenneth
Dike E-Library Awka Anambra State by 10.am is being organized by the Society of
Young Nigerian Writers , Anambra State Chapter in collaboration with the Anambra
State Library Board Awka in the memory of the great literary
Pioneer.
It would attract various great and famous writers across the nation, both budding and
established ones among them, top literary figures in the country, stakeholders, students and other categories of participants and guests.
In the cause of marking this event, works in both form of papers, poems and essays are requested from writers across the country on the Late Prof. Chinua Achebe.

The essay or poetry must be written in the memory of Achebe andwould be presented at the event by the author.
Guidlines:
1. Essay or Poetry MUST be in the memory of Achebe, and should focus on his life, works,
personality, writing style or other areas.
2. The essay or Poetry Should be BRIEF and CONCISE.
3. Writer's information; contact address, phone number and e- mail address should be included in the submission.
4. Submission is open to all.
5. Writer may choose any interesting title of his choice.
6. Entries should be sent to [email protected]
7. Submission must be made on or before 30th October 2016.
All the submitted essays would be published in the event magazine and various literary
blogs and websites, to the writer's credit, subject to his approval.
Authors of the best ten essays and poems would be given special recognition and rewards
at the event...
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The Society of Young Nigerian Writers, Anambra State Chapter in collaboration with the Anambra State Library Board.
For enquiries or support, call 07062208603, 07062696058. Or e-mail: [email protected]

2017 NIGERIA NATIONAL DEMOCRACY AWARD

(ANNUAL NATIONAL POLITICAL PARTY MERITORIOUS HONOR AWARD)
Overview
The Democratic Writers Association of Nigeria (DWAN) in conjunction with the Conference of Young Nigerian Democrats has created eight different national awards to recognize the outstanding efforts of Nigerian politicians and democracy activists/promoters. The awards are:

Albert Macaulay Prize for Quality Party Leadership
This award recognizes an individual or organization who has made significant contributions to the promotion of democratic practices and principles in the country.
Gani Fawehinmi Prize for Outstanding Political Activism
This award recognizes an individual for his or her outstanding contributions to advancing the country’s democratic agenda.
Best Political Party of the Year Award
This award recognizes one political party that has made a significant and largely unrecognized contributions to the growth of democracy in Nigeria.
Most Outstanding National Chairman of the Year Award
This award recognizes a national chairman of a registered political party for demonstrating outstanding democratic leadership to his or her party.
Most Outstanding State Chairman of the Year Award
This award recognizes one state chairman of a registered political party for demonstrating outstanding democratic leadership to his or her party.
Most Outstanding Woman Leader of the Year Award
This award recognizes a woman leader of any registered political party for her outstanding contributions to advancing women agenda in the country’s democratic settings.
Most Outstanding Youth Leader of the Year Award
This award recognizes a youth leader of any registered political party for his or her outstanding contributions to advancing youth agenda in the country’s democratic settings.
Awards Committee
The awards will be determined by a committee consisting of eminent democrats who have made significant contributions to the promotion of country’s democracy. Their names shall be made known to the public soon.
Once members of the committee see the award nominations, they must declare any conflicts of interest. Those seen to be in a conflict by the Chair will be excused for all deliberations concerning awards related to the conflict.
Awards
For each award (regardless of the number of recipients) the awardee(s) will receive a plaque recognizing the awardee(s)'s accomplishment(s), Certificates of Achievement and Excellence and a gift.
The award winners will be announced in mid-September and the awards will be presented on the same day.

To apply or nominate
Send your CV, samples of your innovation/work addressed to the Coordinator - Wole Adedoyin – P.O. 6332, Agodi Gate, Ibadan, Oyo State. E-mail- [email protected]. You can also call – 08072673852, 08142693764

2017 NIGERIA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD

NATIONAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND PRACTICES
(FIRST EDITION)

Overview
The Computer Guild of Nigerian (CGN) has created five awards to recognize the outstanding efforts of Nigerian talented ICT Practitioners. The awards are:

• The Information Technology Distinguished Career Award recognizes one Nigerian ICT Practitioner for his or her outstanding contributions to advancing the country's IT agenda. One award is given annually.

• The Information Technology Ambassador Award recognizes one Nigerian ICT Practitioner for demonstrating outstanding technology leadership to his or her state or community. One award is given annually.

• The Information Technology Excellence Award recognizes Nigerian ICT Practitioner or team for their innovative use of hardware and/or software technology to successfully deploy a major IT project with significant impact to research, teaching, administration. One award is given annually.

• The Information Technology Client Service Award recognizes a Nigerian ICT Practitioner or group who has provided a high quality of service to the country or state. One award is given annually.
• The Information Technology Unsung Hero Award recognizes a non-academic staff member who has made a significant and largely unrecognized contribution to the quality of the IT environment offered by a unit and/or to the country. Two awards are given annually.

• Distinguished Information Science Award -This award is to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions through distinguished services to the field of information management.

• Individual Performance Awards - This award is to recognize members for their individual achievements and dedication to the ideals of the association.

Awards Committee
The awards will be determined by a committee consisting of important personalities in ICT field. The names shall be made known to the public soon.
Once members of the committee see the award nominations, they must declare any conflicts of interest. Those seen to be in a conflict by the Chair will be excused for all deliberations concerning awards related to the conflict.
Awards
For each award (regardless of the number of recipients) the awardee(s) will receive a plaque recognizing the awardee(s)'s accomplishment(s), Certificates of Achievement and Excellence and a gift.
The award winners will be announced in mid-September and the awards will be presented at an awards ceremony mid-November.
To apply or nominate
Send your CV, samples of your innovation/work addressed to the Coordinator - Wole Adedoyin – P.O. 6332, Agodi Gate, Ibadan, Oyo State. E-mail- [email protected]. You can also call – 08072673852, 08142693764

2017 YOUNG NIGERIAN WRITERS AWARD
Call for Submission/Nomination
Nominations may be submitted in one of four categories:

CATEGORIES OF AWARDS
POETRY AWARD
Ify Omalicha Agwu Award for Teen poets (Between the ages of 7 and 15)
Sesan Ajayi Award for Young Poets (Between the ages of 18 and 35)
DRAMA AWARD
Dapo Adelugba Award for Young Nigerian Playwrights (Between the ages of 18 and 35)
Ola Rotimi Award for Teen Playwrights (Between the ages of 7 and 15)
PROSE AWARD
Ezenwa Ohaeto Award for Young Nigerian Novelists (Between the ages of 18 and 35)
Festus Iyayi Award for Teen Novelists (Between the ages of 7 and 15)
INDIGENOUS LITERATURE AWARD
Imam Abubakar Award for Hausa Literature (Between the ages of 18 and 35)
D.O. Fagunwa Award for Yoruba Literature (Between the ages of 18 and 35)
Pita Nwana Award for Igbo Literature (Between the ages of 18 and 35)
Conditions of entry
• The Award is open to Nigerian Citizens normally resident in Nigeria under the age of 35.
• Entries must be the original and published work of the author.
• Participation is free
• Individual writer must attach a copy of their CV.
• Only one entry per person.
• Entries close on 31st of June, 2017. Late entries will not be accepted.
• Each entry must be submitted as a hard copy. The entrant’s information must be attached on a separate page.
• 10 copies of the submitted book(s) must be included
• Entries will not be returned, so remember to keep a copy.
• An entry will be disqualified if it is handwritten or in manuscript formats (entries must be printed copies).
• Entries are read and judged by a panel selected by judges. If, in the opinion of the judges, no entry meets the standard expected, no award will be made. The judge’s decision is final. The organizers reserve the right to withdraw any unsuitable entry.
• Copyright of submitted work will remain with the author. The names of winning entrants and copies of their winning entries may be published on the Society’s blog.
• All finalists will be notified by August 1st, 2017
BENEFITS/PRIZES TO BE WON
1. Certificate of Participation will be awarded to all participants
2. Certificate of Award alongside Certificate of Achievement will also be given to all winners
3. Free Membership into the Society of Young Nigerian Writers and Publishers
4. Free promotion/publicity of winning books online and in newspapers
5. All winners are entitle to1000 E-Books pack
6. No monetary Prize for now

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries : [email protected], [email protected]
08072673852, 08142693764
For submissions: The Awards Coordinator, Young Nigerian Writers Award, P.O. Box 6332, Agodi Gate, Ibadan.

D.O FAGUNWA CORRESPONDENCE COURSE IS OUT
D.O. Fagunwa Correspondence Course was envisioned by the Society of Young Nigerian Writers in collaboration with Fagunwa Literary Society and Egbe Odo Onkowe Ede Yoruba. D.O. Fagunwa Correspondence Course was written by recognized and dedicated Yoruba writers. We have nearly four to eight Yoruba writers working on our questions. They are Yoruba writers who have written notable literary works in Yoruba Language. The Society not only prepares questions to the Late D.O. Fagunwa’s write-ups, they also keep them constantly updated. Every year there are changes, because we need to upgrade contents of the questions. It is vitally important that our courses are kept up to date. That is why our D.O. Fagunwa Correspondence Course insists on using works of the late literary legend.
Also, these expertly prepared questions are available for you to study at your own pace, in your own time, in your own home. At the end of the day, you can relax by your own fire side and read through some selected works of the Late D.O. Fagunwa.
No turning out at night and traveling to evening classes. No taking notes from lectures, everything is written down for you to study at will and revise as often as you like. No being held back because of slower students in the class. No being rushed too quickly ahead because a lecturer has to keep up with a timetable. You don’t have to take a chance on how good you are. You can rest assured that your interests are in our interests and we make the best talent available to you to achieve your aim.

Aims and Objectives of the Course

1. To Promote the literary legacy of D.O. Fagunwa
2. To Promote the five works of the Late D.O. Fagunwa
3. To Promote Yoruba Language and literature
4. To contribute to the growth and development of Yoruba culture, traditions and religion.
5. To encourage Yoruba Language Writers, Yoruba Scholars and Yoruba Enthusiasts.
6. To give recognition, reward and award (RRA) to deserving Yoruba Readers/Writers to serve as role models.
7. To highlight the Role of Yoruba Language, Culture and Traditions in the World.

To download the E-Book version of the correspondence course log on to http://www.fagunwacorrespondencecourse.wordpress.com
How to enroll
The Letter of Introduction is normally accompanied by an enrolment form. If you require further copies of these documents, please contact
Wole Adedoyin
Chief Examiner
Tel: +2348072673852
P.O. Box 6332, Agodi Post Office, Agodi Gate, Ibadan, Oyo State.
E-mail: [email protected]

2017 FAGUNWA DAY (SIXTH EDITION)
(A Celebration of Life and Works of D.O. Fagunwa – Author of Adiitu Olodumare, Igbo Olodumare, Ireke Onibudo, Irinkerindo Ninu Igbo Elegbeje, Ogboju Ode Ninu Igbo Irunmale
DATE: 25th of March 2017. TIME: 11:00AM Prompt
VENUE: Immanuel College School Premises, Opposite Preboye’s World, Orita U.I, Ibadan.
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
D.O. Fagunwa On-Spot Creative Writing Competition in Yoruba Language
(Poetry, Prose and Drama).

Do you have a secondary school based in the South West region of Nigeria (Yoruba speaking states like Osun, Ogun, Oyo, Lagos, Ekiti, Ondo, also Edo, Kwara and Kogi).?
Or
A Secondary School Principal who can boast of his/her students high performances in Yoruba Language and Literature?

Then here is an opportunity to enroll in our forthcoming Society of Young Nigerian Writers on-spot Creative Writing Competition in Yoruba Language aim at developing, honing and testing your students abilities and knowledge of Yoruba Language and Literature.

There are lots of Prizes to be won including Certificates of Participation and Excellence for the participating schools and students.

If your answer is yes then call: Wole Adedoyin on 08072673852 or 08142693764 for Details.
SOCIETY OF YOUNG NIGERIAN WRITERS
Presents
6th Edition of
FAGUNWA DAY
A Celebration of life and Works of the Late D.O. Fagunwa
(A Celebration of Life and Works of D.O. Fagunwa – Author of Adiitu Olodumare, Igbo Olodumare, Ireke Onibudo, Irinkerindo Ninu Igbo Elegbeje, Ogboju Ode Ninu Igbo Irunmale
THEME
• Development in Yoruba Literature after the demise of D.O. Fagunwa.
DATE: 25th of March 2017. TIME: 11:00AM Prompt
VENUE: Immanuel College School Premises, Opposite Preboye’s World, Orita U.I, Ibadan.
OTHER EVENTS
• Postal Exhibition of Yoruba Culture, Traditions, Figures and Literature.
• On-the-Spot Creative Writing Competition in Yoruba Language among some selected secondary schools.
• Exhibition of Popular Yoruba Novels, Poetry, Plays, Poetry, Essays etc.
• Presentation of Prize Certificates and Awards to Outstanding Schools.
• Reading from Popular works by other Famous Yoruba Writers like Akinwumi Isola, Adebayo Faleti, Afolabi Olabimtan, J.F. Odunjo, Odujinrin, Tunbosun Oladapo, Atari Ajanaku etc.

For Participation and Sponsorship
Please Call:
Wole Adedoyin on 08072673852, 08142693764

DEMOCRATIC WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (DWAN)
Democratic Writers Association of Nigeria is an organization initiated to promote democracy through journalism and writing. It is also a platform for democratic writers and journalists to chat, share ideas, brainstorm and discuss latest trends in Nigerian politics and governance.
To join call: Wole Adedoyin on 08072673852
[email protected]

2017 NIGERIA CHRISTIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD
(Fourth Edition)

The Nigeria Christian Book of the Year Award is given annually to an original book written by a Nigerian citizen normally resident in Nigeria and published by a Nigerian Publisher. The award recognizes and encourages excellence in Nigerian Christian writing.
NCBOY Award carries no monetary prize but a framed certificate of Merit, Certificate of Participation, Certificate of Award and Achievement for the author and publisher.

Entries are judged with an eye to the:
Literary Style – including suitability for the target audience
Original Nature of the Work.
Design, layout, cover, text and illustrations.
Contribution that the book makes in meeting a need for Christian writing in the Nigerian situation and in the Nigerian Market.

SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES
• Entries must be published after 1st of Jan 2012 and submitted as from Jan 2017.
• There is no limit to the number of titles which a publisher may submit.
• Entries are read and judged by a panel selected by the Judges. If, in the opinion of the judges, no entry meets the standards expected, no award will be made.
• Send 10 copies of each title being entered.
Entry closes 30th of July, 2017.
The Awards Coordinator, Nigerian Christian Literature Awards.

For queries :[email protected], [email protected]
08072673852, 08142693764
For submissions: The Awards Coordinator, Nigerian Christian Literature Awards. P.O. Box 6332, Agodi Gate, Ibadan.

BENEFITS/PRIZES TO BE WON
1. Certificate of Participation will be awarded to all participants
2. Certificate of Award alongside Certificate of Achievement will also be given to all winners
3. Free Membership into the Association of Nigerian Christian Authors and Publishers
4. Free promotion/publicity of winning books online and in newspapers
5. All winners are entitle to1000 Christian E-Book pack
6. No monetary Prize for now

2017 NIGERIA CHRISTIAN TEEN WRITER AWARD
(Fourth Edition)

The Young Nigerian Christian Writers’ Awards aim to discover and encourage writers of the future. The Award carries no monetary prize but a framed certificate of Merit, Certificate of Participation, Certificate of Award and Achievement for the teen author.

The winning work will explore a Christian perspective or theme and incorporate, explain or encourage Christian life and values.

Entries are judged with an eye to the:

Original Nature and Content of the Work.
Literary Style including suitability for the target audience
Contribution that the work makes in meeting a need for Christian writing in Nigeria.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

• The Award is open to Nigerian Citizens normally resident in Nigeria under the age of 30. Entrants will need to supply proof of age and citizenship and details of their Christian community.
• Entries must be the original and unpublished work of the author.
• Only one entry per person.
• Entries close on 30th of June, 2017. Late entries will not be accepted.
• Each entry must be submitted as a hard copy. The entrant’s information must be attached on a separate page.
Eight Copies for each submitted entry
• Entries will not be returned, so remember to keep a copy.
• An entry will be disqualified if it is handwritten or in manuscript format.
• Entries are read and judged by a panel selected by judges. If, in the opinion of the judges, no entry meets the standard expected, no award will be made. The judge’s decision is final. The organizers reserve the right to withdraw any unsuitable entry.
• Copyright of submitted work will remain with the author. The names of winning entrants and copies of their winning entries may be published on the Association’s website.
• All finalists will be notified by 1st of July, 2017.

The Nigeria Christian Literature Awards are administered by the Association of Nigerian Christian Authors and Publishers. An activity of the Association for promoting Christian Knowledge, discovering and nurturing tomorrow’s Christian writers.

For queries :[email protected], [email protected]
08072673852, 08142693764
For submissions: The Awards Coordinator, Nigerian Christian Literature Awards, P.O. Box 6332, Agodi Gate, Ibadan.

BENEFITS/PRIZES TO BE WON
1. Certificate of Participation will be awarded to all participants
2. Certificate of Award alongside Certificate of Achievement will also be given to all winners
3. Free Membership into the Association of Nigerian Christian Authors and Publishers
4. Free promotion/publicity of winning books online and in newspapers
5. All winners are entitle to1000 Christian E-Book pack
6. No monetary Prize for now

2017 NIGERIA CHRISTIAN WRITERS/LITERATURE AWARD
FOURTH EDITION

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS/Nominations
Nominations may be submitted in one of 15 categories:
AWARD CATEGORIES

1. Femi Emmanuel Christian Writers Award (on Christian Inspirational/Motivational Books)
2. E.A. Adeboye Christian Writers Award (on Church Planting Books Category)
3. Ayo Babalola Christian Writers Award (on Prayer Books Category)
4. W.F. Kumuyi Christian Writers Award (on Practical Evangelism Books Category)
5. Ben Idahosa Christian Writers Award (on Salvation and Redemption Books Category)
6. Samuel Ajayi Crowther Christian Writers Award (on Christian Fiction Category)
7. Moses Orimolade Christian Writers Award (on Christian Biography and Autobiography Category)
8. Samuel Oshoffa Christian Writers Award (on Tracts Evangelism Category)
9. Henry Townsend Writers Award (on Christian/Church History Books Category)
10. D.K. Olukoya Christian Writers Prize (on Church Administration Books Category)
11. Wale Oke Christian Writers Prize (on Christian Biography/Autobiography Category)
12. T.B Joshua Christian Writers Prize on (on Christian Healing/Miracle Books Category)
13. Chris Oyakilome Christian Writers Prize (on Christian Counseling/Ethics Books Category)
14. Mathew Ashimolowo Christian Writers Prize (on Christian Youth Books Category)
15. Chris Okotie Christian Writers Prize (on Christian and Politics Books Category)

NB: Entrants should specify which category they are entering for. Only first, second and third will be selected in each category

The Nigerian Christian Writers’ Awards aim to discover and encourage writers of the future. Prizes are given for the best published works by a Nigerian Citizen under 50 years of age. Supplementary awards may be made.

The winning work will explore a Christian perspective or theme and incorporate, explain or encourage Christian life and values.

Entries are judged with an eye to the:
• Original Nature and Content of the Work.
• Literary Style including suitability for the target audience
• Contribution that the work makes in meeting a need for Christian writing in Nigeria.
Conditions of entry
• The Award is open to Nigerian Citizens normally resident in Nigeria under the age of 50. Entrants will need to supply proof of age and citizenship and details of their Christian community.
• Entries must be the original and published work of the author.
• Entries are free
• Individual writer must attach a copy of their CV.
• Only one entry per person.
• Entries close on 30th of July, 2017. Late entries will not be accepted.
• Each entry must be submitted as a hard copy. The entrant’s information must be attached on a separate page.
• 10 copies of the submitted book must be included
• Entries will not be returned, so remember to keep a copy.
• An entry will be disqualified if it is handwritten or in manuscript formats (entries must be word in printed copies).
• Entries are read and judged by a panel selected by judges. If, in the opinion of the judges, no entry meets the standard expected, no award will be made. The judge’s decision is final. The organizers reserve the right to withdraw any unsuitable entry.
• Copyright of submitted work will remain with the author. The names of winning entrants and copies of their winning entries may be published on the Association’s website.
• All finalists will be notified by September. 1st, 2017. All entrants will be invited to attend the awards event at a venue and date to be notified. If you have any queries please e-mail – [email protected], [email protected]
BENEFITS/PRIZES TO BE WON
1. Certificate of Participation will be awarded to all participants
2. Certificate of Award alongside Certificate of Achievement will also be given to all winners
3. Free Membership into the Association of Nigerian Christian Authors and Publishers
4. Free promotion/publicity of winning books online and in newspapers
5. All winners are entitle to1000 Christian E-Book pack
6. No monetary Prize for now


The Nigerian Christian Literature Awards are administered by the Association of Nigerian Christian Authors and Publishers. An activity of the Association for promoting Christian Knowledge, discovering and nurturing tomorrow’s Christian writers.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries :[email protected], [email protected]
08072673852, 08142693764
For submissions: The Awards Coordinator, Nigerian Christian Literature Awards, P.O. Box 6332, Agodi Gate, Ibadan.


 

READ ACROSS NIGERIA (RAN)

NATIONAL READING DAY
2017 EDITION
CALL FOR READING ACTIVITIES
The National Coordinating Committee of the Read Across Nigeria (RAN) hereby call the attention of those who are interested in organizing reading events in their cities, towns, states, offices, schools, churches, mosques this year are to notify us of their interest by sending us their following details:
Name:
State:
Phone Number:
E-mail Address:
Our 2017 RAN Honouree and the national reading date will be unveiled soon.
Interested participants are to send their details or call Wole Adedoyin – 08072673852, 08142693764, [email protected], [email protected]

SOCIETY OF YOUNG NIGERIAN WRITERS

CALL FOR ENTRIES

SONGS AND LETTERS OF REMEMBRANCE
(A Collectanea to the memory of the Late Florence Onyebuchi "Buchi" Emecheta OBE and the Late Chief Elechi Amadi)
Young Nigerian Writers at home and abroad are invited to contribute their works in the ongoing call for entries in honor of the Late Florence Onyebuchi "Buchi" Emecheta OBE (21 July 1944 – 25 January 2017) and the Late Chief Elechi Amadi (12 May 1934 – 29 June 2016).
Florence Onyebuchi "Buchi" Emecheta OBE (21 July 1944 – 25 January 2017) was a Nigerian-born British novelist, based in Britain since 1960, who had also written plays and autobiography, as well as for children. She was the author of more than 20 books, including Second-Class Citizen (1974), The Bride Price (1976), The Slave Girl (1977) and The Joys of Motherhood (1979).
Elechi Amadi (12 May 1934 – 29 June 2016) was a former member of the Nigerian Armed Forces. He was an author of plays and novels that are generally about African village life, customs, beliefs, and religious practices prior to contact with the Western world. Amadi is best regarded for his 1966 debut novel, The Concubine, which has been called "an outstanding work of pure fiction".
Entries are welcome from other countries.
Submission Guidelines
1. Medium of entries: poetry, playlet, short story, essay and articles.
2. Minimum of one and maximum of three Works per
entrant.
3. Participation opens to writers between the ages of 10 and 45
4. Works can be poems, essays, articles and short stories.
5. The following information should be submitted alongside their entries: Name of entrants, Age, State, Where you heard about the call for entries, short profile about yourself, telephone and e-mail address.
6. Closing date for submission is 15th of March, 2017.
7. Completed works should be submitted to
[email protected] and copy [email protected]
Benefits of Participation
1. Issuance of Certificate of Participation and Achievement
2. Shortlisted entries will be published in our proposed electronic anthology.
For further enquiries call: Amarachi – Wole Adedoyin on 08072673852

SOCIETY OF YOUNG NIGERIAN WRITERS (SYNW)

IN COLLABORATION WITH
DEMOCRATIC WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (DWAN)
CALL FOR ENTRIES


BUHARI, WE HAIL THEE.
(A Collectanea in honour of Muhammadu Buhari GCFR)
Young Nigerian Writers at home and abroad are invited to contribute their works in the ongoing call for entries in honor of our current president Muhammadu Buhari GCFR.
We are calling on all his lovers, admirers and fans to submit entries in form of art works, poems, articles, essays on his political philosophy and life.
Muhammadu Buhari GCFR (born 17 December 1942) is the President of Nigeria, in office since 2015. He is a retired Major General in the Nigerian Army and previously served as the nation's Head of State from 31 December 1983 to 27 August 1985, after taking power in a military coup d'état. The term Buharism is ascribed to the Buhari military government.[8][9]
He unsuccessfully ran for the office of President in the 2003, 2007 and 2011 general elections. In December 2014, he emerged as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the March 2015 general elections. Buhari won the election, defeating the incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan. This marked the first time in the history of Nigeria that an incumbent president lost to an opposition candidate in a general election. He was sworn in on 29 May 2015.
Entries are welcome from other countries.
Submission Guidelines
1. Medium of entries: poetry, playlet, short story, essay and articles.
2. Minimum of one and maximum of three Works per
entrant.
3. Participation opens to writers between the ages of 10 and 45
4. Works can be poems, essays, articles and short stories.
5. The following information should be submitted alongside their entries: Name of entrants, Age, State, Where you heard about the call for entries, short profile about yourself, telephone and e-mail address.
6. Closing date for submission is 25th of March, 2017.
7. Completed works should be submitted to
[email protected] and copy [email protected]
Benefits of Participation
1. Issuance of Certificate of Participation and Achievement
2. Shortlisted entries will be published in our proposed printed and electronic anthology.

RAN set to honour Hafisat Abdulwaheed, first Hausa female author

THE Read Across Nigeria (RAN), an organisation promoting the reading culture in the country, will be honouring Hajiya Hafisat Abdulwaheed, who in early 1970s, became the first female Hausa writer to have her novel published.
The event, which will come up in May, will see literary lovers read from the works of Abdulwaheed, while encouraging more females to take to indigenous writing.
Abdulwaheed, who uses her works to highlight the plight of the womenfolk in Northern Nigeria, was born in Kano and had her primary education in the city. Since when she got her first novel published in the early 1970s, she has written over 30 books till date.

Why we celebrate D.O Fagunwa annually —Wole Adedoyin

Wole Adedoyin is the president of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW), which organises the annual Fagunwa Day Celebration. In this interview with Adewale Oshodi, the literary enthusiast speaks on the forthcoming edition of the celebration of the literary exploits of the late Yoruba indigenous writer, D. O. Fagunwa, as well as the need for Yoruba parents to pass the language to the coming generation. Excerpts:

This year’s edition of the Fagunwa Day will be coming up next month, how prepared are you now for the event?
We are fully prepared for the event, which will be coming up on March 25, 2017, at the school premises of Immanuel College, Ibadan. We have notified participating schools and individuals. The event promises to showcase arts exhibition, knowledge of Yoruba culture among our youths, readings from the five books of D.O. Fagunwa, paper presentations, as well as presentation of awards to outstanding schools and individuals that have contributed greatly to the growth and development of Yoruba Language and literature.

The forthcoming event will be the sixth edition; have you been able to achieve your objectives of coming up with the Fagunwa Day in the last five years?
I want to say that since we started the Fagunwa Day celebration, we have published not less than 40 students who write in the Yoruba Language through our electronic publishing platform. Apart from that, we have been able to create a platform where students read the five works of the late Yoruba literary genius. This platform eventually gave birth to the Fagunwa Literary Society, an initiative commited to reading and promoting the five works of Fagunwa.
Also we have featured great Yoruba literary personalities like Professor Akinwumi Isola, Professor Bayo Adebowale, Professor Dotun Ogundeji, Chief Tubosun Oladapo, as well as the late poet, Chief Supo Kosemani, among others.. We have developed a correspondence course aimed at testing the abilities and knowledge of the students that have read at least a work of the author.

Now, how will you access the promotion of the Yoruba language through the Fagunwa Day event?
Presently, our governments are paying lips service when it comes to the issue of promoting our local languages. Today, you will hear them say they would do this, but implementing the promise is always a big problem. I want to urge the governors of the South West states to give more attention to the promotion of the Yoruba Language. It is so unfortunate that some schools, particularly the private ones, no longer take Yoruba subject serious. It is high time something was done about this. We need to pass on our culture to the coming generation.
In fact, with what we are doing, we ought to have been given the necessary support from all quarters, but this is not the case. Both the government and corporate organisations are not forthcoming in supporting us. That, therefore, tells you how much they value our tradition. It is only the goodwill of publishing and media firms that we are enjoying.

Apart from the event, in what other ways have you been promoting Fagunwa’s works?
We have really achieved a lot in this area. Apart from the correspondence course, we are also working on developing a database of Yoruba writers across the Yoruba speaking states. Presently we are developing graphical charts and posters of some eminent Yoruba writers. For example, many only hear the names of great Yoruba writers like J.F. Odunjo, Olabimtan Afolabi, Akinwumi Isola, Adebayo Faleti, but can’t pin a face to the names, so we are coming up with the posters soon, which will be distributed across the South Western states of the country. However, there is little we can do, particularly with little support. It is, therefore, important for the governors of the South West states to also wake up from their slumber and support the revival of the Yoruba Language. Our children are no longer speaking the language. Parents should also know that when their children cannot speak their mother tongue, then they have lost their culture and history; nothing stops a child from learning English and Yoruba languages. In fact, linguists have said that a child can learn up to five languages at a time, so why are we relegating Yoruba to the background? Through the Fagunwa Day celebration, we are working towards making Yoruba the envy of other languages.