Events
at the ALS
ALS
gets formal registration as an NGO
30th
of October, 2002: ALS has now been registered
formally with the Nigeria Corporate Affairs Commission
as a body (NGO)
The Quillmaster of the ALS, Mr. Victor
Anoliefo collected the certificate of Registration (Incorporated
Trustees CERTIFICATE NO. 14902) from the top officials
of the Corporate Affairs Commission.
 Literary
nights now take place at the 'Roof top cafe'
Due
to a special arrangement with The British Council,
The monthly literary nights of the Abuja
Literary Society now take place at the Roof Top
Cafe.
The
new venue took over from the GODI place, which was equally
cosy and refreshing. Photo
Shows (L - R) ALS president, Victor Anoliefo, ALS Member,
Suzanne & British Council Abuja's former Governance
officer, Chief David Roberts, sealing the agreement between
the Abuja Literary Society and the British Council for
the use of the British Council's Rooftop Cafe for ALS
events.
Uncle
Bola Ige: A Celebration of Life
The Honorable
Minister of Transport, Chief Ojo Maduekwe, a patron of
the ALS recently hosted a special literary night in memory
of our slain patron, Uncle Bola Ige. Chief Bola Ige was
the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of
Justice, until his assassination last year.
The event featured lots
of literary tributes to Bola Ige by ALS members, including
readings from his various literary works. There was also
a video biography of the late patron, courtesy of Sarah
Sanda (NTA).
The solemn mood of the
night was brought to life by musical performances by the
popular Hip hop/contemporary musicians, Six Foot PLus,
RuleClean and Mode Nine. (PaybackTyme
Records) The cultural troupe from the Arts and Culture
Center Abuja also thrilled guests with their outstanding
dance routines.
Denja
Abdullahi's 'Mairogo' clinches ANA/Cadbury poetry prize.
 Denja
Abdullahi, a member of the Abuja literary society, recently
got recognition at the 2001 convocation of Association of
Nigerian Authors, held in Port Harcourt between 31st October
- 3rd November 2001.
His book "Mairogo:
a bufoon's poetic journey around Northern scenes"
won the 2nd prize in the ANA/Cadbury poetry prize category.
Denja was also elected as
an ex officio member of the National Executive council of
the association for the next two years.
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