A book written by a collection of 25 prominent journalists and writers across Nigeria in honour of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, will be launched virtually on April 28, 2023, at 4:00 pm.
The book entitled: “OSINBAJO STRIDES: Defining Moments of An Innovative Leader,” 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.
According to a statement signed by veteran journalists, Richard Akinnola and Sadiq Abdullateef on behalf of the writers, “The book is essentially a collection of essays written by the journalists, writers and other persons from different walks of life.”
The journalists and writers as mentioned in the statement “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, Ore Ogunbiyi, 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 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 noted further that the book “periscopes the Vice President’s public service since he was Special Adviser to the Attorney-General of the Federation in 1988 to date,” while the book’s foreword was written by former Head of State, General Abudulsalami Abubakar.
The authors in the statement 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.
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Full statement below:
Collection of journalists, writers to launch book on Osinbajo April 28
25 prominent journalists and writers from across the country have come together to write a book on Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.
Entitled “OSINBAJO STRIDES: Defining Moments of An Innovative Leader,” the book is scheduled to be launched virtually on 28th April 2023, at 4 p.m. prompt.
There were altogether 25 writers.
They 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, Ore Ogunbiyi, 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 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.
Foreword is written by His Excellency, General Abudulsalami Abubakar.
A blurb would be made available ahead of the public presentation.
Proceeds from the sales of the book will go to charity organizations.
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 and accountability and good governance.
PYO Collective promotes the unity and prosperity of our dear country. Our membership is drawn from across the country and includes writers of the essays in the book.
Signed For PYO COLLECTIVE
Richard Akinnola
Sadiq Abdullateef
April 9, 2023
For further contact
Pyocollective@yemiosinbajo.ng
