ANA Greets Nigerians on the New Year 2026

 

                           ANA GREETS NIGERIANS ON THE NEW YEAR 2026

The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has congratulated Nigerians at home and in the diaspora on the occasion of the 2026 New Year, describing the season as a time of renewed hope, reflection, and collective commitment to national progress.

This goodwill message was contained in a statement jointly issued by the President and General Secretary of the Association of Nigerian Authors, Dr. Usman Oladipo Akanbi and Dame Joan Oji, PhD, who noted that the New Year 2026 presents another opportunity for Nigerians to strengthen unity, deepen mutual understanding, and work together towards building a more peaceful and prosperous nation.

ANA emphasized that literature, culture, and the arts remain vital instruments for national healing and social transformation, urging citizens to embrace dialogue, tolerance, and empathy as essential pillars for navigating Nigeria’s diversity and addressing its challenges.

The Association also called on writers, intellectuals, and creative professionals to remain steadfast in their responsibility as the conscience of society, deploying words, ideas, and creative expressions to inspire hope, promote justice, and uphold the enduring values of truth and human dignity.

While acknowledging the socio-economic and political challenges confronting the country, ANA expressed optimism that the resilience, creativity, and collective resolve of Nigerians, supported by responsible leadership, would guide the nation towards stability, cultural advancement, and sustainable development in the year ahead.

The Association of Nigerian Authors concluded by wishing Nigerians a peaceful, productive, and fulfilling New Year 2026, reaffirming, under the leadership of Dr. Usman Oladipo Akanbi, its unwavering commitment to advancing literature, nurturing talents, and contributing meaningfully to national development throughout the year.