ANA Congratulates Okuyeme, New ACWAN Executive Committee

 ANA CONGRATULATES OKUYEME, NEW ACWAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

ANA Media Team 

The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has congratulated the newly elected Executive Committee of the Arts and Culture Writers Association of Nigeria (ACWAN), describing the outcome of the election as a positive development for arts and culture journalism in the country.

The congratulatory message was contained in a press statement jointly issued by the President of ANA, Dr. Usman Oladipo Akanbi, and the General Secretary, Dame Joan Oji, PhD. The Association commended ACWAN for conducting a credible process that produced experienced professionals with proven commitment to cultural advocacy.

ANA particularly congratulated the newly elected Chairman of ACWAN, veteran journalist Mr. Tony Okuyeme of New Telegraph Newspaper, noting his long-standing contributions to arts, culture, and media practice in Nigeria. The Association expressed confidence that his leadership will strengthen the visibility and relevance of arts and culture reporting nationwide.

The statement also acknowledged other members of the newly elected Executive Committee, including Toyin Falade who emerged as Vice Chairman, Anote Ajeluorou of TheArtHubNg, who emerged as Secretary-General, and Ngozi Uma of Daily Independent, elected as Assistant Secretary-General. ANA described the team as a blend of experience, professionalism, and passion for cultural development.

According to ANA, the emergence of the new ACWAN leadership comes at a critical time when sustained documentation, critique, and promotion of Nigeria’s creative industries are essential to national identity, cultural preservation, and economic growth. The Association stressed the importance of strong partnerships among literary, artistic, and media bodies in advancing shared cultural goals.

The Association of Nigerian Authors reaffirmed its readiness to collaborate with ACWAN under the new leadership to promote literature, arts, and cultural discourse in Nigeria. ANA wished the Executive Committee a successful tenure marked by innovation, unity, and impactful service to the nation’s creative ecosystem.