FULOKOJA Hosts the 37th SONTA Conference, Celebrates Salifu's Achievement
Peter Ogohi Salifu, alumnus and staff of Prince Abubakar Audu University, wins the 2024 SONTA-Olu Obafemi Prize for Playwriting at the 37th International Conference held at Federal University Lokoja.
Mary Nwaeze 
Peter Ogohi Salifu, an alumnus and staff member of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), has been awarded the prestigious SONTA-Olu Obafemi Prize for Playwriting for 2024. The award, presented at the 37th International Conference of the Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists (SONTA), recognizes outstanding achievements in the field of playwriting.
The SONTA Conference, held at Federal University Lokoja, highlighted Salifu’s play, *Sons of an Ancestor*, which was chosen from nine exceptional entries. Professor Gowon Doki, President of SONTA, announced Salifu's win, praising the play's creativity and depth.
In his acceptance speech, Salifu expressed profound gratitude to PAAU, acknowledging the support he received throughout his academic and creative endeavors. He emphasized the solid foundation provided by the University’s Theatre Arts Department, which he credited for his growth as a playwright.
Salifu is known for his work as a playwright, theatre director, and critic. His research in applied theatre and versatile skills in theatre, media, and performance have marked him as a significant emerging talent in the industry.
