Wole Adedoyin Emerges New President of the International Writers Association

WOLE ADEDOYIN EMERGES NEW PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL WRITERS ASSOCIATION

The emergence of Wole Adedoyin as the President of the International Writers Association (IWA) is a significant development in the literary world. As a respected literary activist, art administrator and a member of the association, Adedoyin is well-equipped to lead the body into a new era of growth and development. His appointment is particularly important given the recent dissolution of the IWA (read the dissolution on the official website of the IWA at

http://www.internationalwritersassociation.com/

) and the subsequent decision by the African Block of the association to continue operating under the IWA name.

Adedoyin's appointment as the new President of the IWA comes at a time when the association is undergoing significant changes. The dissolution of the association has created a power vacuum that needs to be filled. As the acting President of the association, Adedoyin has a unique opportunity to steer the affairs of the IWA in a new direction and promote the interests of writers all over the world.

One of the key challenges facing Adedoyin as the new President of the IWA is to rebuild the association's membership and reputation. The dissolution of the association has raised concerns among many writers and literary critics about the future of the IWA. Adedoyin will need to work closely with other stakeholders of the association to reassure members and the public that the IWA remains committed to its mission of promoting the interests of writers worldwide.

Another important task for Adedoyin as the new President of the IWA is to strengthen the association's partnerships with other literary organizations and institutions. The IWA has a long history of collaborating with other organizations to promote the interests of writers and advance the cause of literature. Adedoyin will need to build on these partnerships and establish new ones to ensure that the IWA remains a relevant and effective voice for writers around the world.

Adedoyin's appointment also presents an opportunity for the IWA to expand its reach and influence in Africa and other parts of the world. As a Nigerian writer and literary critic, Adedoyin brings a unique perspective and experience to the position of the IWA President. He is well-placed to promote the interests of African writers and ensure that their voices are heard on the global stage.

Adedoyin's leadership is expected to bring a renewed sense of purpose and direction to the IWA. He is known for his passion for literature and his commitment to promoting the interests of writers around the world. As a result, his appointment has been greeted with enthusiasm by many members of the IWA, who see him as a capable and dedicated leader.

One of Adedoyin's main priorities as President of the IWA is to increase membership and participation in the association. This will require reaching out to writers and literary organizations in different parts of the world and developing strategies to promote the IWA's activities and programs. Adedoyin has already demonstrated his ability to mobilize writers, having successfully launched the Nigerian chapter of the IWA under his leadership.

Another key area of focus for Adedoyin is to promote the rights and welfare of writers. This includes advocating for better pay and working conditions for writers, as well as promoting the freedom of expression and protecting the intellectual property rights of writers. Adedoyin has been a vocal advocate for these issues and is expected to continue his advocacy in his new role as President of the IWA.

Adedoyin's appointment is also significant in the context of the IWA's history. The association has been in existence for over 25 years and has played a key role in promoting the interests of writers around the world. Adedoyin's leadership will be critical in ensuring that the IWA continues to play this role in the years to come.

As a Nigerian, Adedoyin's appointment is also significant in terms of promoting diversity and inclusivity in the IWA. Africa has a rich literary tradition and a growing number of writers who are making their mark on the global stage. Adedoyin's appointment as President of the IWA sends a strong message that the literary contributions of Africa and its writers are valued and recognized.

Adedoyin's appointment is also significant in terms of promoting the use of indigenous languages in literature. As a writer who has published works in both English and Yoruba, Adedoyin is a strong advocate for the promotion of indigenous languages and their use in literature. His leadership is expected to promote the use of indigenous languages in literary works and to encourage the translation of literary works into different languages.

Adedoyin's appointment is also likely to have a positive impact on the literary scene in Nigeria and Africa as a whole. As President of the IWA, Adedoyin will have access to resources and networks that can be leveraged to promote the interests of Nigerian and African writers. This is expected to lead to increased opportunities for Nigerian and African writers to showcase their work and to access international markets.

Wole Adedoyin is a prominent Nigerian writer and literary activist with a wealth of experience in the field of creative writing and literary arts. He is an alumnus of the Study Abroad in Lebanon (SAIL) program, a collaborative initiative between the Wole Soyinka Foundation, Notre Dame University, Louaize, and Cedars Institute, Lebanon.

Currently, Adedoyin serves as the President of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW), an umbrella organization that promotes literary creativity among writers in Nigeria between the ages of 10 and 40. Established in 2010 at the former house of Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka at the University of Ibadan, the organization was formerly known as the World of Poets and Literary Society. SYNW is a member of the International Authors Forum (IAF) and has collaborated with various international organizations such as Alliance Francaise (Nigeria), 100 Thousand Poets for Change (USA), Woman Scream International Poetry and Arts Festival (Italy), and the International Human Rights Art Festival (USA).

Before becoming the National Publicity Secretary (South) of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Adedoyin had served in various committees established by different Presidents of the Association. He served as the National Secretary of the National Teen Authorship Scheme committee from 2011 to 2015, the Young Writers Mentorship Scheme committee from 2016 to 2019, and the Intellectual Property Protection and Advancement Committee from 2018 to 2019.

Adedoyin is renowned for his literary events, including Fagunwa Day, Read Across Nigeria (RAN), National Week of Remembrance for Departed Writers (NAWRED), and the National Book Awareness Week (NABAWK). He organized the Prof. Remi Raji @ 50 National Poetry Competition in 2011 and has published works in various literary reviews, journals, and anthologies.

Adedoyin is also a content creator with over 1000 articles published on Opera News and Scooper News. He won the Opera News Hub’s Original Articles of the Week twice in March 2020 and the Original Long Read Articles of the Month award in the same month. In 2005, Adedoyin received the Oyo State Merit Award in Literary Arts from HE Chief Alao Akala, the then Executive Governor of Oyo State. He also won the Olaudah Equiano Poetry and Prose Prize in 2006, the ANA/Asiedu Sarpong Prize for Children Poetry in 2008, and the Vincent Iguanre Drama Prize.

Adedoyin is the Coordinator of the Gibran Khalil Gibran Society in Nigeria and Africa, appointed by the Gibran National Committee in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 5th, 2017. He is also the founder of the Association of Nigerian Christian Authors and Publishers (ANCAPS), known for its annual National Christian Literature Awards. Adedoyin is a member of ANA Osun.