The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has re-elected members of its executive committee, led by the President, Dr Camillus Ukah, for the second term.
This is contained in a statement jointly signed on Sunday by ANA’s Public Relations Officers, North and South, Yogiza Umar and Isaiah Ebhodaghe, respectively.
The statement said that the election was held on Saturday after the Annual Business Meeting of the association at the Mamman Vatsa Writers’ Village in Abuja.
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It said that the executives would run the affairs of the association between 2021 and 2023.
The statement reads in part: “ANA on Saturday returned Camillus Ukah for another two-year term as its National President.
“Camillus Ukah, Farida Muhammed, Maik Ortserga and Freeman Okosun retained their positions as President, Vice President, General Secretary and Financial Secretary, respectively.
“Chimankpa Ogbueri, Mathew Taiwo, Umar Yogiza Jr, Bentex Torlafia and Odono Mathew were also re-elected as Auditor, PRO North, Legal Adviser and Ex-Officio 1, respectively.
“However, the positions of National Treasurer, PRO South and ex-officio were contested.
“The result of the election produced Isaiah Ebhodaghe as National PRO South, Lois Adams as National Treasurer as well as Wole Adedoyin and Greg Mbarjiorgu as ex-officio members respectively.
“Ukah who emerged through consensus arrangement was returned with a majority of 15 other executive members unopposed.
“The election was conducted by a committee led by Prof. Idris Amali as Chairman, Mr Miesoinum Minima (JP) as Secretary and Prof. May Nwoye, a member.”
The statement quoted Amali, Chairman of the Election Planning Committee, as urging members of the association not to be distracted by the antics of some miscreants who tried to scuttle the convention.
“The consensus arrangement shows that ANA is very united,” he said.
It also quoted Ukah, as appreciating the ANA members, Board of Trustees, Advisory Council and Elders for their roles in ensuring peace and unity in the association.
Ukah assured that his leadership would provide a level playing field for all members to participate actively for the general good of the association.
