ANA constitutes Caretaker Committee for Osun State chapter
The Association of Nigerian Authors, led by Mr Camillus Ukah, has announced the formation of a Caretaker Committee for the Osun State chapter. This decision was sequel to ANA’s National Executive Council with the aim of ensuring effective administration and revitalisation of the chapter.
In a letter dated July 14, 2023, Mr Maik Ortserga, the ANA General Secretary, provided the list of Caretaker Committee members. The committee is composed of Mrs Nikeagbeja Adesanya as the Chairman, Mr Femi Omoniyi, as the Secretary, Mr Tayo Oguniran, and Mr. Samuel Otunla Oludare as members.
The primary responsibility of the Caretaker Committee is to oversee the affairs of ANA Osun until elections are conducted, in accordance with the association’s Constitution. Their tenure will last for three months, during which they are expected to provide effective leadership, promote growth and development through membership initiatives, and organize various literary activities.
One of the key tasks entrusted to the committee is the successful conduct of elections within the chapter. This ensures the democratic selection of new officials who will lead ANA Osun and uphold the values and objectives of the Association.
The National Executive Council expresses confidence in the abilities of the Caretaker Committee members to guide ANA Osun towards its esteemed past.
Their appointment reflects ANA’s commitment to strengthening its presence and promoting literary excellence in every region of Nigeria.
As the Caretaker Committee assumes its responsibilities, ANA encouraged members and stakeholders in Osun State to provide their full support and cooperation. Together, a vibrant literary community can be created that nurtures creativity, celebrates diversity, and enriches the cultural landscape of the state.
“ANA extends its best wishes to the newly constituted Caretaker Committee and prays for their success in their endeavors. Their dedicated service will significantly contribute to the growth and progress of ANA Osun and the Nigerian literary scene as a whole,” the association stated.
Nikeagbeja Adesanya hails from Ibodi, a town located in the Atakumosa West Local Government area of Osun State, Nigeria. She was born in Ode-Omu but grew up in both Ode-Omu and Ilesa. Her educational journey began in Ode-Omu, where she attended primary school before completing her primary education in Ilesa. For her secondary education, she enrolled at St. Margaret’s School in Oke-Ooye, Ilesa.
Nike Adesanya then pursued her higher education at the Oyo State College of Education, Wesley College Campus, Elekuro, Ibadan, where she obtained a Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE). She continued her academic pursuits at the renowned University of Ibadan, where she studied Economics and Educational Management. Following her undergraduate studies, she earned a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife.
Mrs Adesanya is a highly skilled and talented creative writer, having authored and published numerous works of fiction and storytelling. Her books have been reviewed and recommended by the Curriculum Development Departments of the Osun State Government. In addition to her fiction works, she has also established herself as a reputable biographer. Some of her published biographies include “Ọdún Á Yakọ,” “Àbẹ̀kẹ́ Òréke,” “Kókó Omi,” “Ìyá N’ìyáà Mi,” “Iṣẹ́rorò Oúnjẹọ̀fẹ́,” “Sweet Nightmare,” “My Fabulous Mother,” “Cold Furnace,” “I Found It,” “Odyssey,” and “Epic Voyage.”
As a member of various professional associations, Mrs. Adesanya is affiliated with the Nigerian Institute of Management (MNIM), the Nigeria Association of Indigenous Creative Writers (NAICREW), the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), the World Pulse Story Teller and Encourager (Badge holder), and the Ẹgbẹ Akọ́mọlédè àti Àṣà Yórùbá jákè-jádò orílẹ̀-èdè àgbáyé.
Throughout her career, she has gained valuable experience working in different organizations, including the Oyo State Ministry of Economic Planning in Ibadan, the now-defunct Osogbo Steel Rolling Company in Osogbo, and Dangote Steel in Osogbo. Currently, Mrs. Adesanya holds the position of Administrative Officer at the Osun State Local Government Service Commission in Osogbo. She also serves as the Public Relations Officer (PRO) for the Nigeria League of Women Voters, a non-governmental women’s group that empowers women politically, socially, and economically.
Mrs. Adesanya is a devoted Christian and a proud member of the Daughter of Zion. She is married to Timothy Adesanya, who hails from Ijebu-Igbo, and they are blessed with children who have been raised with a strong foundation in faith.
