In the word of Mr. Michael, the award coordinator, "this
year's nominations were completely much and enormous both in quantity
and quality far beyond what it used to be; and this made it the
toughest year for our judges to determine the winners"
"But after a long and critical assessment and scrutiny, we
were able to fetch out these few winners as the most qualified for the
great award. They are men who have proved their worth and who have
distinguished themselves in their various fields and areas of endeavors"
he added.
Alongside Izunna, other prominent Nigerian Stars including
Chioma Jesus were also among the awardees at this great event which
took place in the Mich-Royal Hotels and suits at Awka the capital city
of Anambra State on the 16th of December.
"We have chosen Awka as the venue for hosting this year's
edition of this great event due to the complete and intact security
situation and peacefulness for which the state is known" Mr. Michael
added.
According to the Chief Jury, Izunna Okafor is a Young
Nigerian Writer with a difference and uniqueness, such of which he has
not seen before. And his works, profile, achievements and impacts could
testify more of that as well as speak more of his merit and
qualification for this award as the Young Writer of the Year 2016.
Izunna who hails from Ebenator in the Nnewi South L.G.A of
Anambra state is an award-winning Young Writer who has written and
published various books both in the soft and hard copies, including
novels, articles, poems and short stories, and he writes both in the
English and Igbo Languages. He has also won and been nominated for
various awards including the Nigerian Writers Award/Indigenous Writer of
the Year 2015/2016; AEYCA/Outstanding Youth of the Year 2016; Pita
Nwana Prize for Igbo Literature 2015; SLAM Hero Youth Award 2016;
N.Y.S.C. Essay Competition 2012, among others.
He's also currently in the nominee list of the 2016 Future Award Africa.
Izunna is also an Igbo activist who has taken the gospel of the Igbo Language and the need for its sustenance to every nook and cranny across the world through his writing.
"Next year's edition will be far greater than this year's hopefully and by His Grace" said Mr. Michael as the event rolled to the end with smiles on the participants' faces.
He's also currently in the nominee list of the 2016 Future Award Africa.
Izunna is also an Igbo activist who has taken the gospel of the Igbo Language and the need for its sustenance to every nook and cranny across the world through his writing.
"Next year's edition will be far greater than this year's hopefully and by His Grace" said Mr. Michael as the event rolled to the end with smiles on the participants' faces.
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