Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, former governor of Ogun State, Olusegun Osoba and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, are expected to grace the official presentation of Beyond Expectations – A Memoir, authored by Yakubu Mohammed, Vice President of The League of Nigerian Columnists (LNC) and one of the nation’s foremost journalist, writer, editor, and administrator.

Mohammed, who also served as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, brings to this memoir a rare blend of professional insight and personal reflection.

According to LNC Secretary General, Anthony Kila, “Beyond Expectations chronicles a lifetime devoted to journalism, leadership, and nation-building, offering readers both a vivid historical account and a deeply human story of perseverance and purpose.

The book will be reviewed by Dr Lasisi Olagunju, a celebrated journalist and columnist known for his thoughtful and compelling commentary.’ The event is scheduled for November 4, 2025 at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Victoria Island, Lagos. The time is 11am

To Kila, “the event promises to be an inspiring gathering of Nigeria’s leading journalists, thinkers, and public figures — a celebration of a life and career lived beyond expectations. Attendance is open to guests, members of the League, and members of the public with an interest in journalism, leadership, and national development.”