SAMUEL ADIGUN AND JOAN ABIMBOLA ABIOLA FOUNDATION

In collaboration with

THE SOCIETY OF YOUNG NIGERIAN WRITERS AND WEST AFRICAN YOUNG WRITERS AND PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION

Presents

PA SAMUEL AND ABIMBOLA ABIOLA WRITING CONTEST

(In honor and memory of the Late Pa Samuel Adigun Oladimeji Abiola and Abimbola Joan Abiola)

(For young people between the ages of 16 and 35)

LATE PA SAMUEL ADIGUN OLADIMEJI ABIOLA – an economist, political scientist, scholar, philosopher and business entrepreneur. He was a native of Oyo and an erudite scholar during his lifetime. In a bid to immortalize and remember his past works and achievements, SAMUEL ADIGUN AND JOAN ABIMBOLA ABIOLA FOUNDATION was established.

JOAN ABIMBOLA ABIOLA – a Teacher, Bible Scholar and an evangelist. She was a graduate of International Relations from the prestigious university of Ife. Before her death, she was the headmistress of a prestigious nursery and primary school in Osogbo City, Osun State.

THEME OF THE WRITING CONTEST – BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL

  • Entries must be written in English and be the original work of the Writer
  • Participants are encouraged to be creative in their response
  • Entries can be submitted in number of formats, for example: poem, short story, script or essay
  • Multiple submissions are not allowed and will lead to disqualification.
  • Entry closes March 31, 2015
  • Submissions should be sent to societyofyoungnigerianwriters@gmail.com and woleadedoyin@gmail.com

NOTES FOR GUIDANCE

  • Entries must be the original work of the writer. This does not rule out input or assistance from others
  • Entries must correspond to the topic

PRIZES TO BE WON:

1st Prize – N10,000 + Certificate of Participation and Certificate of Achievement

2nd Prize – N7,000 + Certificate of Participation and Certificate of Achievement

3rd Prize – N5,000 + Certificate of Participation and Certificate of Achievement

For more information contact: Wole Adedoyin – 08072673852.