ANA President Felicitates with Governor Samuel Ortom on the occasion of his birthday

ANA President Felicitates with Governor Samuel Ortom on the occasion of his birthday.

The President of the Association of Nigerian Authors, Mr.  Camillus Ukah has today in Ibadan Oyo state  felicitated with the Governor of Benue State, His Excellency Dr. Samuel I. Ortom on the occasion of the Governor's birthday.

In a felicitation letter made available to the media by the ANA General Secretary, Maik Ortserga during the celebration of ANA @ 40 at the Wole Soyinka Theater, University of Ibadan,  President Camillus Ukah described Gov. Ortom as one of the most committed leaders in supporting literature, culture and the arts in Nigeria today.

He cited Gov. Ortom's generous sponsorship of the ANA 2018 Convention in Makurdi and the grand reception which the Governor had given to writers such as the Noble Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka, the Secretary General of Pan African Writers Association, Dr. Wale Okediran and his humble self, as testimonies of Gov. Ortom's love for literature.

According to Mr. Ukah, it was the Governor's goodwill that informed his decision to kickstart the presidential campaigns that led to his eventual election as ANA president in Benue State.

He maintained that the coinciding of the Governor's birthday with World Book Day and the opening ceremoney of ANA @ 40 celebration is by God's design.

He thanked the Gov. for expressly making him a Benue indigene and prayed that the good Lord should continue to protect the life of God Ortom as he continues to put his life on the line for the good people of his state.