Organizers of “Osinbajo Strides”, a book in honor of the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo would now publicly present the collection of articles by 25 writers at a virtual event at 5 pm. on 1st May 2023.
President Muhammadu Buhari is the father of the day. The foreword is written by His Excellency, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, and former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, who will chair the book launch.
Expected at the event are: Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo; President-Elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Senate President, Ahmad Lawan; Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, Vice President-Elect, Kashim Shettima; APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu and all State Govs; Senators and Reps members.
Famed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie will speak on the theme: ‘Inspiring A New Nigeria’.
25 prominent journalists and writers from across the country had come together to write the book “OSINBAJO STRIDES: Defining Moments of An Innovative Leader,” as earlier announced.
They are Richard Akinnola, Azu Ishiekwene, Garba Mohammed, 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 book is essentially a collection of essays written by journalists, writers and other people from different walks of life. Its periscopes the Vice President’s public service since he was Special Adviser to the Attorney-General of the Federation in 1988 to date. The foreword is written by His Excellency, General Abdulsalami 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 & 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.
Signed For PYO Collective,
Richard Akinnola,
Sadiq Abdullateef,
