The Pan African Writers Association (PAWA) proudly announces the official Inauguration of PAWA’s New Council, to be held virtually on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 4:00 PM GMT (5:00 PM Nigeria | 7:00 PM EAT | 6:00 PM NAT).
This significant event will celebrate the newly elected leadership of PAWA and reaffirm the organization’s commitment to uniting and empowering African writers across the continent and the diaspora. The council is composed of distinguished literary figures representing different regions of Africa:
Prof. Bill Ndi (Cameroon/Diaspora) – President
Dr. Wale Okediran (Nigeria) – Secretary General
Ms. Reyna Lineros Jones (Diaspora) – Vice President for the Diaspora
Mr. Ashraf Aboul-Yazid (Egypt) – Vice President for North Africa
Mr. Carlos Paradona (Mozambique) – Vice President for Southern Africa
Prof. Egara Kaba (Kenya) – Vice President for East Africa
Prof. Cherno Omar Barry (The Gambia) – Vice President for West Africa
Mr. Eric Joel Bekale (Gabon) – Vice President for Central Africa
The inauguration will feature Guest Speaker Sherine Greiss, Copyright Development Senior Coordinator at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Geneva.
The Guest of Honor will be Hon. Abla Gomashie, Ghana’s Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, who will grace the occasion with a keynote address.
Zoom Access Details:
Meeting ID: 96917961863
Passcode: 494135
The event is open to the general public, and all are encouraged to attend this pivotal moment in African literary unity and leadership.
For further inquiries, contact:
Dr. Wale Okediran
Secretary General, PAWA
📧 pawahouse@gmail.com
PAWA remains a vital platform in promoting African literature, supporting writers, and preserving the continent’s rich literary heritage
