I will build ANA of our dreams– YJ. Itopa new kogi chairman.
The Managing Director/CEO of kogi state Printing and publishing corporation, ‘The Graphics Newspaper’, YJ Itopa has has declared his unwavering commitment to restructure the Association of Nigeria Authors ANA kogi state branch to be the flagship of body of Associations in the country.
The was the pledge made by the new chairman, YJ. Itopa who polled 12 votes to beat his rival Dr. Abah A Abah of the Federal University, Lokoja who garnered 8 votes in a tensely contested election held on Friday inside the conference hall of NUJ in Lokoja.
According to him, “I assure you that I will work tirelessly to uphold the values and principles of ANA,
“Together we will strive to learn, evolve, advocate and develop ourselves so as to promote reading culture and good writings within our upcoming younger generation “
Expressing his appreciation to fellow candidate and members, he said:”I pledge to be accessible, transparent and inclusive in my leadership. “Your input and feedback will be invaluable as we navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead.”
Other unopposed positions contested for include: publicity secretary and others, the kogi state correspondent of Vanguard Newspaper, Mr. Boluwaji Obahopo became the Publicity Secretary, Ali Yakuby as Ex-Officio ll, and many other positions.
