History of ANA
The Association of Nigerian Authors was founded on the 27th June, 1981, during a conference convened by the late Professor Chinua Achebe. That maiden conference of Nigerian writers which held at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka was attended by notable personalities in Nigerian literature and two Kenyan writers, Ngugi Wa Thiongo and Gacheche Wauringi. Subsequently, the Association of Nigerian Authors was registered as a corporate body/professional association with the Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja. Its registered trustees are as follows: 1. Kole Omotoso 2. Mabel Segun. 3. Ernest Emenyonu 4. Labo Yari. 5. Chinau Achebe (decesaed) 6. T.M Aluko (decesaed)
Chinua Achebe - (Founder Association of Nigerian Authors)
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Objectives
The fundamental aims and objectives of the Association as stated in the ANA constitution which was last reviewed in 2012 are as follows:
i. To encourage and promote Nigerian literature. ii. To encourage the collection, recording and transcription of all oral literature. iii. To promote the interest of authors in all that concerns their profession and well-being and to protect their rights as authors. iv. To encourage the commitment of authors to the ideals of a humane and egalitarian society. v. To co-operate with other organizations in Nigeria, Africa and elsewhere, which share similar aims and aspirations. vi. To liaise with all organizations established for the promotion and development of the book industry throughout the country. vii. To stimulate and develop indigenous talents, skills and intellectual powers. viii. To promote solidarity among Nigerian authors.
Vision
ANA commits to build a humane society and knowledge economy driven by highly motivated creative writers.
Mission
ANA exists to promote Nigeria’s cultural heritage, diversity, literary enterprise and protect the rights of writers in order to build a vibrant and responsive body of creative writers based on the foundation of freedom of expression, equity, integrity, mentorship, partnership, empowerment, and high ethical standards.
ANA Core Values
The core values of the Association of Nigerian Authors are: 1. Advocacy 2. Creativity 3. Integrity 4. Equity 5. Transparency and Accountability 6. Communication 7. Empowerment 8. Ethic 9. Mentorship 10. Partnership Consequently, all programmes and activities of the Association of Nigerian Authors shall be carefully designed to: 1. Ensure equity and demonstrate integrity of the highest order; 2. Guarantee mentorship that could promote creativity and effective communication; 3. Build partnerships that could empower its members and society at large; 4. Advance transparency and accountability in the conduct of its business; 5. Sustain advocacy for freedom of expression and defend the rights of Nigerian writers; and 6. Adhere to high ethical standards in all its ramifications