For what purpose was SONA established as noted in the memoir, There Was a Country?

The Society of Nigerian Authors or SONA was created in an effort to shine the light on the talents and abilities of the young African writers but its founding had a dual purpose. Beyond just protecting and promoting young writing talents, it was hoped that the organization would be an inspiration to other Nigerians and Africans to feel free to express themselves. Through their art, Chinua and his colleagues aspired to bring order and civilization to the country that was suffering and on the precipice of crisis.