Young female writers form new association

Young female writers form new association

September 16, 2014

A new association called The Nigerian Women Writers’ Forum (NIWOWF) has been formed.

Initiated by the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW), the body’s aim is to be “a uniquely ingenious, exploratory and educative platform geared toward inspiring young female writers from all parts of Nigeria in fanning their writing talent, and providing opportunities for exhibiting their works.”

A statement from the National Secretary of NIWOWF, Amarachi Udechukwu further explained that, “This forum is designed to bring young female writers from age 10 to 40 together under a structure of mentoring and support. It is an avenue to encourage an interpersonal educative atmosphere and outstanding creativity in their writing skills and techniques.”

She explained that the association will achieve its aims by organising workshops, symposia, and conferences for both upcoming and aspiring female writers.

NIWOWF, she added, will also institute the Nigerian Women Writers Merit Awards and annual Nigerian Women Writers conventions.

Udechukwu said the group plans to honour Ify Omalicha, Buchi Emecheta, Flora Nwapa, Mabel Segun, Zulu Shofola, Balaraba Ramat, and Professor Biola Odejide for their individual contributions to women development and creative writing in Nigeria.

She also disclosed that a five-person council has been appointed to run the affairs of the association. They are .Shola Phebian Oguntoyinbo (National Coordinator), Amarachi Udechukwu( National Secretary), Rita Okonoboh(National PRO), Hajara Hussaini Ashara(National Financial Secretary) and Ajayi Zenami Temilade (National Treasurer)

There is also the NIWOWF National Teen Writers’ council comprising Adeniyi Adeyinka Florence(Nat. Coordinator), Oyebade Monsurat( Secretary), Raji Rashidat (PRO) and Adedoyin Monsurat (Treasurer).