ANA Greets Patrick Nwagbo Obi on his Birthday

 ANA GREETS PATRICK NWAGBO OBI ON HIS BIRTHDAY

By ANA Media Team 

The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has congratulated renowned playwright, Mr. Patrick Nwagbo Obi, on the occasion of his birthday, celebrating his remarkable contributions to Nigerian literature and the dramatic arts. 

ANA described Mr. Obi as a dedicated literary practitioner whose creative efforts have continued to enrich the nation’s cultural and intellectual space.

This 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. According to the statement, Mr. Obi’s birthday offers an opportunity to reflect on his commitment to playwriting, his consistency as a writer, and his influence on the growth of Nigerian theatre.

The association recalled with pride Mr. Obi’s outstanding achievement when his unpublished play, When Women Go Naked, won the 2015 SONTA–Olu Obafemi Playwriting Prize. ANA noted that the recognition highlights his creative depth, originality, and strong engagement with social issues through drama.

ANA wished Mr. Patrick Nwagbo Obi good health, continued inspiration, and many more fruitful years of literary service. 

The association reaffirmed its appreciation of his achievements and expressed confidence that he will continue to make meaningful contributions to Nigerian and African drama.