• Abubakar, Tinubu, Anyaoku, Lawan, others to attend virtual launch
• Chimamanda is guest speaker, theme: ‘Inspiring A New Nigeria’
President Muhammadu Buhari will lead other eminent Nigerians to attend the virtual book launch of a book titled: “Osinbajo Strides: Defining Moments of An Innovative Leader,” written by a group of 25 journalists and writers across Nigeria in honour of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, holding on Monday, May 1, 2023, at 5:00 pm.
According to a statement signed by veteran journalists, Richard Akinnola and Sadiq Abdullateef on behalf of the writers, it said President Muhammadu Buhari will be the Father of the Day, at the virtual launch of the book which is a reflection on the giant strides of Prof Osinbajo, who is completing his second term of eight-year in office as Nigeria’s Vice President on May 29, 2023.
It also informed that the new date overrides the earlier announced date, Friday, April 28, emphasising that the event now holds May 1, with the theme: “Inspiring A New Nigeria.”
According to the statement, also expected at the virtual book launch are: Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo; former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar; President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Senate President, Ahmad Lawan; former Commonwealth Secretary General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku; Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima; APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu and all State Governors; Senators and Members of the House of Representative, among others.
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The statement also informed that the foreword of the book was written by His Excellency, General Abubakar, and former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, will chair the book launch, while the famed author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, will speak on the theme: “Inspiring A New Nigeria.”
According to the statement, “The book is essentially a collection of essays written by journalists, writers and other persons from different walks of life. It periscopes the Vice President’s public service since he was Special Adviser to the Attorney-General of the Federation in 1988 to date.”
The statement also informed that “The launch event is organized by PYO Collective, a nonpartisan and multicultural group of Nigerians who
are interested in good governance and economic development of the country.”
It also noted that the book would be made available ahead of the public presentation and that proceeds from the sales of the book will go to charity organizations.
As earlier announced the 25 prominent journalists and writers from across the country who came together to write the book are Richard Akinnola, Azu Ishiekwene, Garba Mohammed, Etim Etim, Donu Kogbara, Sadiq Abdullateef, Fatima Mamman-Daura, James Akpandem, Mustapha Ogunsakin, Dayo Akintobi, Dr. Wale Adeduro, Columba Ogah, Haruna Abdullahi, Temilade Okesanjo, Arukaino Umukoro, Olaolu Beckley, Jude Zoho, Vitalis Obidiaghaa, Seun Bisuga, Seyi Gesinde, Faith Dafe-Joseph, Muritala Ayinla, Abimbola Olaniyan and Ibrahim Bature. Mr Jahman Anikulapo was the Editorial Consultant for the work.
“The launch event is organized by PYO Collective, a nonpartisan and multicultural group of Nigerians who are interested in good governance and economic development of the country. Its core values include ethics, professionalism, honesty, accountability and good governance.
“PYO Collective promotes unity and prosperity of our dear country. Our membership is drawn from across the country and includes writers of the essays in the book,” the statement said.
