SYNW Appoints Abubakir Rofiat Opeyemi As Coordinator In NSUK

 

SYNW APPOINTS ABUBAKIR ROFIAT OPEYEMI AS COORDINATOR IN NSUK

 

In order to achieve SYNW aim of promoting creative writing and book reading among Nigerian students in different tertiary institutions in the country, the Society of Young Nigerian Writers has appointed Abubakir Rofiat Opeyemi as the Coordinator of the writers’ body in Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK).

 

In a statement made available to newsmen today, Wole Adedoyin, the National President of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) said, Samuel Olomu will be responsible for connecting students with SYNW’s resources, organizing monthly readings, workshops, competitions with support from individuals, corporate bodies and the National body, while also supporting them in ways that help promote reading culture in Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) and enhance their literary career.

 

We look forward to seeing the initiatives that Abubakir Rofiat Opeyemi introduces and continues at the campus,” Adedoyin said.

 

Abubakir Rofiat Opeyemi is an Encourager and Equipper who loves to help, inspire and put smiles on people's faces. She is passionate about the need to help younger women find and express their life's purpose, solve their personal challenges, as well as sharing resources to aid their personal development.

She is a Grammarian in making, business owner as well as the CEO of Exquisite Apparel.

She is a member of the Writer's Connect(Wricon). She is a student of Nasarawa State University, Keffi(Nsuk), where she is studying English and Literary Studies.

She is a writer, poet, spoken word artist and loves to use her talents to improve the lives of others.

She is called to use her gifts, knowledge, and experience to help and inspire the women folks generally.

SYNW finally urges other students who are interested in starting SYNW Chapters in their various Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education to send their Letter of expression of interest to woleadedoyin@gmail.com or Whatsapp @ 08072673852.

 

Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) is a member of the International Authors Forum (IAF). It has also collaborated with different international organizations like the Alliance Francaise (Nigeria), 100 Thousand Poets for Change, Woman Scream International Poetry and Arts Festival, International Women Writing Guild, International Writers Association, and International Human Rights Art Festival (IHRAF).

 

In 2019, Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) was duly acknowledged and mentioned in a book titled “TEEN LIVES AROUND THE WORLD: A GLOBAL ENCYCLOPEDIA (2 VOLUMES)” edited by Karen Wells. The Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) was described as the only active young writers’ body in Nigeria.

 

 

 

SYNW Appoints Sarah Eseosa Onaghinor As Coordinator In UNIBEN

 

SYNW APPOINTS SARAH ESEOSA ONAGHINOR AS SYNW COORDINATOR IN UNIBEN

 

 

In order to achieve SYNW aim of promoting creative writing and book reading among Nigerian students in different tertiary institutions in the country, the Society of Young Nigerian Writers has appointed Sarah Eseosa Onaghinor as the Coordinator of the writers’ body in University of Benin.

 

In a statement made available to newsmen today, Wole Adedoyin, the National President of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) said, Sarah Eseosa Onaghinor will be responsible for connecting students with SYNW’s resources, organizing monthly readings, workshops, competitions with support from individuals, corporate bodies and the National body, while also supporting them in ways that help promote reading culture in the University of Benin and enhance their literary career.

 

We look forward to seeing the initiatives that Sarah Eseosa Onaghinor introduces and continues at the campus,” Adedoyin said.

 

Sarah Eseosa Onaghinor is a Nigerian writer. She writes from Benin City, Edo State capital. Aside writing, she's a Proprietor to a perfumery/fragrance brand, graphic designer and also into blogging. She is currently an undergraduate of Nursing Science, University of Benin, Edo State.

Writing has always been inscribed in her even before she discovered herself. During her childhood days, she commenced writing novels on paper and then progressed to writing plays. She wrote for entertainment and for the pleasure of it. She wrote scripts for church programs and entertainment. She delivers motivational speeches, writes on entertainment, relationships and hope. There is yet to be any book published by her. Nature, lifestyle, health and emotion inspires her writing. She is enthusiastic, self motivated and hardworking.

 

SYNW finally urges other students who are interested in starting SYNW Chapters in their various Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education to send their Letter of expression of interest to woleadedoyin@gmail.com or Whatsapp @ 08072673852.

 

Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) is a member of the International Authors Forum (IAF). It has also collaborated with different international organizations like the Alliance Francaise (Nigeria), 100 Thousand Poets for Change, Woman Scream International Poetry and Arts Festival, International Women Writing Guild, International Writers Association, and International Human Rights Art Festival (IHRAF).

 

In 2019, Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) was duly acknowledged and mentioned in a book titled “TEEN LIVES AROUND THE WORLD: A GLOBAL ENCYCLOPEDIA (2 VOLUMES)” edited by Karen Wells. The Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) was described as the only active young writers’ body in Nigeria.

 

Nigerian Society of Campus Writers Appoints New Executives

 

NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF CAMPUS WRITERS APPOINTS NEW EXECUTIVES

 

The Nigerian Society of Campus Writers (NSCW), an initiative of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW), has officially announced the appointment of its new Executive Council members, dated January 12, 2023.

 

This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen by the President of SYNW, Wole Adedoyin in Ede on Thursday.

According to the Society’s press statement, “Since its inception in 2021, NSCW has been at the forefront of equipping and empowering campus writers with relevant tools that support skills advancement and impact, contributing to the growth of writing and reading culture in their respective institutions, as well as celebrating outstanding campus writers.”

 

“Members of NSCW have access to numerous benefits, which include capacity-building initiatives, opportunities for valuable partnerships and collaborations, opportunities to network with fellow and established writers. Similarly, there are opportunities to gain valuable leadership skills from established and renowned authors.”

 

The statement added that “to continue to drive the Society’s vision and mission, ten active campus writers were selected from across different institutions in Nigeria. They include:

President- Cynthia Chuckwunenye Maduekwe - University of Calabar Cross Rivers State,Vice President- Nathaniel Okeke - Federal University Otuoke (FUO), Bayelsa State, General Secretary - Chinwendu Chinonyerem - Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Imo State,

Assistant Secretary- Sarah Eseosa Onaghinor – University of Benin (UNIBEN), Edo State, Information Secretary- Enitan Abdultawab - University of Lagos (UNILAG), Lagos State, Education Secretary – Success Ekudehinwa-Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, (FUNAAB) Ogun State, Treasurer – Ubaidullahi Umar Muhammad – University of Jos (UNIJOS), Plateau State, Social/Welfare Secretary – Onwukwe Marykate Chizoba – Federal University of Technology (FUTO), Owerri, Organizing Secretary – Samuel Olomu – Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos State, Financial Secretary - Abubakir Rofiat Opeyemi - Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), Nassarawa State

 

The newly appointed executives are to serve for a period of one year after which an election will be conducted to duly elect new national officers among the Coordinators.

 

The above EXCO Members were appointed based on their past performances and achievements recorded in their different institutions.

 

The newly appointed national EXCO Members are charged to create more SYNW Chapters in Nigerian Universities, Polytechnics, Monotechnics and Colleges of Education and to also coordinate their activities and report back to the National Headquarters of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW).

 

The Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) is currently managing over 30 campus writers’ branches in different Universities, Polytechnics, Monotechnics and Colleges of Education across the country through the Nigerian Society of Campus Writers (NSCW).

The Objectives of this initiative are: To create an avenue where campus creative writers can brainstorm, meet and network, to promote creative writing and book reading culture in tertiary institutions, to hone and enhance the creative writing skills of aspiring campus writers, to award, reward and recognize outstanding campus writers, to organize seminars, symposia, fora and conferences at educating and informing aspiring campus writers, to publish and market the works of aspiring campus writers and lastly to hold monthly book reading and meeting

PAST NATIONAL EXCOS OF THE NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF CAMPUS WRITERS (NSCW) - 2021-2022

 

PRESIDENT - Adebobola Victor Ademayowa - Federal University Oye, Ekiti State, 

 VICE PRESIDENT - Sakinah Yusuf - Bayero University, Kano State, 

GENERAL SECRETARY - Cynthia Chuckwunenye Maduekwe - University of Calabar Cross Rivers State,

INFORMATION SECRETARY - Chinwendu Chinonyerem - Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Imo State,

ASSISTANT SECRETARY - Enitan Abdultawab - University of Lagos, Lagos State,

EDUCATION SECRETARY- Ademola Ayomide Miracle: Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, 

SOCIAL/WELFARE SECRETARY - Nathaniel Okeke - Federal University Otuoke (FUO), Bayelsa State, 

 FINANCIAL SECRETARY - Henry Ndifreke - University of Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

 

NSCW NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL - 2020-2021

 

PRESIDENT - Innocent David Chinaecherem (Federal University of Technology Owerri - FUTO), 

VICE PRESIDENT - Alabi Matthew Damilare (University of Lagos - UNILAG) , 

GENERAL SECRETARY - Angelica Chinecherem Uwaezuoke (University of Nigeria, Nsukka - UNN)

ASSISTANT SECRETARY - Sakinat Yusuf (Bayero University - BUK), 

FINANCE SECRETARY- Cynthia Chukwunenye Maduekwe (University of Calabar), 

INFORMATION SECRETARY - Abdulrazak Denja Balema (Federal University Lokoja FUL),

SOCIAL/WELFARE SECRETARY - Yusuff Opeere (Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Moor Plantation),

EDUCATION SECRETARY - Chinwendu Chinonyerem Emmanuel (Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education).

 

You Matter: Nigerian Society of Campus Writers Calls for Submissions

 

NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF CAMPUS WRITERS (NSCW)

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS!

 

“YOU MATTER”

DO YOU WRITE IN PROSE OR POETRY?

HAVE YOU BEEN INTERESTED IN USING YOUR VOICE TO BUILD AWARENESS AND SPEAK AGAINST SUICIDE?

REQUIREMENTS:

SHORT STORY ABOUT THE SUBJECT MATTER

·         All entries must be original works of authors and NOT PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED.

·         Submissions should include contact information (name, email address and phone number)

·         Entries should be pasted on the body of the email or as an attached document

·         Submissions must be on the theme “You Matter”

·         Submissions can be a poem of 20-30 lines, or a written prose of 300-500 lines

·         Submissions should be sent via mail to: Nigeriansocietyofcampuswriters@gmail.com

·         Along with the entry, school, level and department should be included

·         All submissions must be made before the last day of November, 2022. Any submissions after the due date would not be accepted.

For more enquiries contacts:

Sakinah: 09025253970, Nathaniel: 08109325900

SIGNED

Adebobola Victor Ademayowa

President (NSCW)