By Aliyu Dangida
To mark the 66th birthday of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, a group of 25 famous writers and journalists have launched a new book titled “Osinbajo Strides”.
This was contained in a statement signed by Richard Akinnola and Sadiq Abdullateef on behalf of the writers.
According to the statement, the book will be launched in April 28th.
According to the authors, “The book is essentially a collection of essays written by the journalists, writers and other persons from different walks of life.”
The statement 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.”
The book’s foreword was written by His Excellency, General Abudulsalami Abubakar.
The authors 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.
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 the 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 & 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.
