ANA Set to Induct Basorun Seinde Arogbofa Into College of Fellows Tomorrow

ANA SET TO INDUCT BASORUN SEINDE AROGBOFA INTO COLLEGE OF FELLOWS TOMORROW

By ANA Media Team

The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) will tomorrow induct elder statesman, scholar, and cultural advocate, Basorun Seinde Arogbofa, into the prestigious College of Fellows of the association as part of activities marking his 87th birthday celebration. 

The ceremony is scheduled to hold on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Obafemi Awolowo Auditorium in Akure, Ondo State.

The event will also feature the public presentation of two important books celebrating the life and intellectual contributions of the renowned writer and political leader. One of the books, Understanding Afenifere: A Journey through the Yoruba Leadership Organization, authored by Arogbofa, explores the evolution, philosophy, and influence of Afenifere, offering readers deeper insight into the organisation’s historical foundations and its role in shaping contemporary political discourse in Nigeria.

Also to be presented is Seinde Arogbofa: A Quintessential Role Model, a tribute volume that examines the life, leadership, and contributions of the distinguished public servant. 

The book is co-authored by respected academic W. Aderounmu and media practitioner Jare Ajayi, who highlight Arogbofa’s enduring legacy in public service, scholarship, and community leadership.

As part of the celebration, the Association of Nigerian Authors will formally confer on Basorun Arogbofa its prestigious College of Fellows honour in recognition of his outstanding contributions to literature, intellectual discourse, and national development. 

The investiture will be performed by the President of ANA, Dr. Usman Oladipo Akanbi.

Dr. Akanbi stated that the honour is in recognition of Arogbofa’s pioneering role in the establishment and development of the Ondo State Chapter of ANA, as well as his remarkable contributions to literature and public service. He added that the elder statesman has remained a major pillar in the growth of the association in the state.

The ANA President further disclosed that Arogbofa served as the pioneer Chairman of the Ondo State Chapter of the association and remains one of the key financiers and supporters of the chapter. 

Over the years, he has hosted numerous meetings of the association and consistently provided support whenever the need arose.

The Chairman of the Ondo State Chapter of ANA, Dr. Sunday Afolayan, thanked the National Executive Council of the association for deeming it fit to honour the pioneer Chairman of the chapter. He noted that the event is expected to attract scholars, writers, political leaders, cultural stakeholders, and admirers from across the country who will gather in Akure to celebrate the remarkable life and achievements of the octogenarian.