NLNG, Nigeria Breweries, others sponsor ANA Convention

ALL is now set to host hundreds of writers in Lagos for the 37th International Convention of Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), it was learnt.

According to the chairman of the 2018 convention local organising committee, Akin Adeoya, to ensure a successful event, the group is partnering with top firms companies like Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited, Nigeria Breweries Plc, Digitalreality Prints Limited, Google Nigeria and others.

Adeoya, who spoke during an LOC meeting in Ikeja, said: “Lagos is hosting the writers from within and outside. The event holds a huge economic gain for the people and businesses in the state. So, there have been a lot of enthusiasm and excitement by stakeholders and sponsors.

“The convention, which will hold in Lagos after a 23-year hiatus from October 25 to 28, has received a major boost in terms of sponsorship support from creativity-centric companies, such as the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited, Nigeria Breweries Plc, Digitalreality Prints Limited, Google Nigeria, Pan Atlantic University (PAU), Kolanut Limited, Hotel 1960 Group, and a few other fringe supporters.”

NLNG Head of Corporate Communication Mr. Andy Odei said: “Our decision to be the main sponsor of the convention is line with our vision of helping to build a better Nigeria, and we believe it tallies with the vision of ANA.”

He further reiterated that the convention is a veritable platform to showcase to the world this year’s winner of NLNG’s Nigeria Literature Prize. The prize is worth $100,000.

On his part, ANA Lagos Chairman Mr. Yemi Adebiyi said: “The economy has been tough this year, and it is the reason we are thankful for all our sponsors, especially our main sponsor, NLNG.

ANA National President Mr. Denja Abdullahi is optimistic about the participation and support of the Lagos State Government at the convention, which has been themed: Literature, Mega City and Mega Narratives.

The convention began yesterday with a colloquium on Digital Publishing of creative works in honour of the late GTBank MD, Tayo Aderinokun, who in his life was an avid ANA patron.