Videos taken during and after ANA National Election, Swearing in and handing over ceremonies

CAMILUS UKAH EMERGES ANA NATIONAL PRESIDENT

The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) on Saturday, 18th of July, 2020, held an election which ushered in Camilus Chima Ukah as National President of the largest writers body in Africa. He will stir the affairs of the Association for the next two years.

The election took place during ANA’s emergency General Meeting (AGM) that was held today in Makurdi, the Capital of Benue State as directed by the ANA Board of Trustees and the National Advisory Council.

ANA National Caretaker Committee constituted at the EGM and others headed by Prof. Jerry Agada, reports that Camilus Chima Ukah (ANA Imo) emerged as National President, while Maik Ortserga (ANA Benue) was elected General Secretary. The election was attended by card carrying members of ANA from twenty states of the federation.

In his acceptance speech, Camilus Chuma Uka promised to run an open door and inclusive administration. He further solicited the unwavering support of all ANA members across the country to enable the new EXCO to succeed.

Other members of the national executive members elected are: Farida Mohammed - Vice-President (ANA Niger), Freeman Okosun - Asst. Secretary (ANA Oyo), Stella Touremi - Treasurer (ANA Bayelsa), Chimankpa Ogbueri - Financial Secretary (ANA Rivers), Matthew Taiwo - Auditor (ANA Kaduna), Wole Adedoyin - PRO South (ANA Osun), Umar Kakamu Aliyu (ANA Nasarawa) - PRO North (ANA Nasarawa), Bentex Torlafia - Legal Adviser (ANA Nasarawa), Charles Iornumbe- Ex Officio 1 (ANA Benue), Odono Matthew - Ex Officio 2 (ANA Ebonyi).

The EGM also moved two other important notions that was adopted and would be communicated to the public shortly. Many ANA members joined the meeting on zoom among which are Prof Olu Obafemi, former ANA President, Dr. Wale Okediran( former President and member ANA Advisory Council ) , Prof Remi Raji ( Former ANA President) , Prof Akachi Ezeigbo etc.

Find attached are the Videos taken during and after ANA National Election, Swearing in and handing over ceremonies

Here is the voice of Prof. Olu Obafemi at the just concluded EGM in Makurdi. He was among the array of Elders that joined the meeting via zoom. Prof. Olu Obafemi was the pioneer of Kwara State, a former President and an Erudite as well as Eminent Elder of the Association....

Also via the Zoom Room at the recently held Emergency General Meeting (EGM) in Makurdi, Mr. Paul Otumbadi addressed members present. Kindly take a listen please.....

Galaxy TV News reportage of the EGM and the Newly inugurated ANA National Executives today Saturday18th July, 2020 in Makurdi...

Another Eminently Invaluable and Indispensable Elder of our Dear Association at the Zoom Room of the Makurdi EGM in person of our Darling Ebedi Residency Founder, our highly Esteemed, Honourable and Distinguished Dr. Wale Okediran. Kindly enjoy his well grounded view please.

Another Uniquely Meticulous Elder of the Spectacular Gender, Our very own Uncommon, Unequal, Unequivocal and most Distinguished Prof. Akachi Ezeigbo also hooked up with us at the Zoom Room of the EGM in Makurdi. Hear her please.....

A roll Call of the newly elected ANA National Officers that would pilot and project the affairs of the Association for the next two (2) years (2020-2022) in preparation for Swearing-in ceremony at the EGM held recently in Makurdi from 17-18 July.

The newly elected ANA National Executives taking the Oath of Office at the Emmergency General Meeting (EGM) recently held in Makurdi from 17-18 July, 2020.

Handing Over Ceremony at the Emmergency General Meeting (EGM) in Makurdi...

And the great moment to take charge....the climax of the EGM when the Authentic and Legitimate President, Dr. Camilus Chima Ukah takes over from the immediate Past President (IPP) Mallam Denja Abdulahi.

The President's (Dr. Camilus Chima Ukah) Interview shortly after his oath of office at the Emmergency General Meeting (EGM) recently held in Makurdi, the Benue State Capital

Here is another great contribution to the Emmergency General Meeting (EGM) via the Zoom Room by another of our own, a very delectable Mbem Ijele, Mr. Sylvester Nwokedi.... Enjoy please