ANA Reconciliation and Peace-Building Committee

 

ANA RECONCILIATION AND PEACE-BUILDING COMMITTEE

Given the significance of peace in building a viable Association, the National Executive Council of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has taken a decision to resolve all conflicts (amongst members) through a constructive approach. As part of the resolutions reached during its inaugural meeting in Owerri, Imo State on Saturday 5th September, 2020, the EXCO has set up a committee to reach out to all members across the country and build peace where and when necessary.  This committee of highly respected and experienced personalities is expected to deliver on its assignment and resolve all grievances amongst members.
The members of the committee are:

1. Prof. IdrisAmali -  Chairman

2. Prof. Moses Tsenongu– Secretary

3.       Prof. Yusuf Adamu

4.      Dr. UsmanOladipo-Akanbi

5.      MsKeynaEshika

6. Mr. Nengi Josef Ilagha

7.      Commrade Zulu Ofoelue

8.      Prof. Joe Ushie

9.      Mr. UzoNwamara

10.      Mr. Henry Akubuiro

11.      Peace Ambassador Tudu Ibrahim

12.     Prince OyebadeOyedepo

13.      Dr. Razinat Mohammed

14.     Mrs. Lola Balagbogbo

15.      MrsNnenaIhebom

16.     Dr. ObariGomba.

17.     Ms. OyelolaAdeolaOgunrinade

18.     Dr. Abubakar Othman

TERMS OF REFERENCE

 The Committee is expected to work within a timeframe of five weeks in line with following terms of reference:

1. Reach out to ANA members that are aggrieved / discouraged by the unprecedented crisis experienced by the Association during the 2019 Convention in Enugu.
2.      Reach out to members that have played divisive roles in the aftermath of the said Convention.

3.      Endeavour to reintegrate all dispirited members to the fold.

4.      Suggest ways of avoiding future occurrences of crisis in the Association.

5.      Network with ANA chapters on possible ways of closing the gaps in the relationship between Chapters and the National Executive Council (NEC).

6.      From their interactions with membership across board, draw up a code of conduct for ANA members (which will later be incorporated into the constitution).
Conclusion

We believe the Committee will complete its work and bring lasting peace to all aggrieved/dispirited members of the Association.

Signed

MaikOrtserga

General Secretary

Camillus Uka

President