ANA Congratulates Prof. Priye Iyalla-Amadi on her Birthday

ANA CONGRATULATES PROFESSOR PRIYE IYALLA-AMADI ON HER BIRTHDAY

By ANA Media Team 

The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has congratulated Professor Priye Iyalla-Amadi on the occasion of her birthday. 

In its congratulatory message, ANA recognized Professor Iyalla-Amadi as a distinguished scholar and a passionate advocate for women’s rights. 

This announcement was made in a press statement issued by ANA President, Dr. Usman Oladipo Akanbi, and General Secretary, Dame Joan Oji, PhD. 

The statement celebrated Professor Iyalla-Amadi for her lasting impact in various fields and acknowledged her as a figure who has shaped both academic and social spheres in Nigeria.

Professor Priye Iyalla-Amadi is a Professor of French and Translation Studies at Ignatius Ajuru University in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. As an alumna of renowned institutions such as the University of Paris (La Sorbonne) and the University of Ibadan, she has dedicated her career to advancing French and Translation Studies. Her work has left a profound mark on her students and peers, establishing her as a leading academic in her field.

In addition to her academic accomplishments, Professor Iyalla-Amadi is widely recognized for her role as the wife of the late Nigerian author Elechi Amadi. Elechi Amadi’s literary legacy, especially through works such as The Concubine and The Great Ponds, continues to shape Nigerian and African literature.

Professor Iyalla-Amadi has continued to honor her late husband’s memory, ensuring that his contributions to literature remain celebrated for future generations.

Professor Iyalla-Amadi’s advocacy for women’s rights stands as another pillar of her public life. She was instrumental in challenging the Nigerian Immigration Service’s discriminatory policy that required married women to seek their husbands’ consent to obtain a passport. Her legal battle led to a landmark ruling in 2009, marking a significant milestone for gender equality in Nigeria. 

On her birthday, ANA congratulated Professor Priye Iyalla-Amadi for her exceptional achievements and wished her continued success in all her endeavors.