Members of the Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL) have elected officers that will steer the affairs of the body for two years. The election was held during its 18th Convocation and the Investiture of new fellows, which took place at the Main Auditorium of the University of Lagos (UNILAG). The event was held from August 10 to12.

A prolific writer and frontline academic, Prof Olu Obafemi, was elected the Academy’s president.

Other elected officers include the Vice President, Prof Francis Egbokhare, Secretary, Prof Olutayo Adesina, Assistant Secretary, Prof Maduabuchi Dukor, Treasurer, Prof Tunji Oyeshile, and General Editor/Chairman Publications Committee, Prof Festus Adesanoye.

Also inaugurated are members of Publications Committee, who include Prof Sam Ukala, Prof Akachi Ezeigbo, Prof Amechi Akwanya and Prof Babatunde Ayeleru. Other members of the Executive Committee are Prof Emeritus Ayo Banjo, Professor Emeritus Ayo Bamgbose and Prof Olatunji Oloruntimehin, who are former presidents of the Academy.

NAL’s ex-officio members for 2016 to 2018 are Prof Dan Izevbaye, Prof Emeritus Ben Elugbe, Prof Umaru Ahmed, and Prof Sunday Ododo. A professor of French, Unionmwan Edebiri, will serve as NAL’s honorary solicito