IBBU graduate unveils three books, cites men’s struggles as inspiration

Three books, titled “The Call of the Unknown,” “My Gbagyi Tales,” and “A Man Called Yakubu,” were unveiled in Minna, the Niger State capital.

The books were officially unveiled at the Idris Legbo Kutigi International Conference Center on Saturday, January 11, 2025.

Speaking to The Guardian shortly after the event, the author of the books, Hauwa Musa Abdullahi, revealed that The Call of the Unknown: A Man’s Journey inspired her to publish.

Hauwa noted that the struggles men go through in life, most especially her father, who was her backbone and supporter from day one, and her strongest motivator, were also behind her inspiration.

Hauwa Musa Abdullahi, a graduate of Counseling Psychology from Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State, highlighted the sacrifices men make for society and how unappreciated they have been. She added that, though, society is beginning to see why men should be appreciated.

Musa added, “I will use this medium to create awareness for the whole world to know that men are really trying for the world to be better.”

She lamented the lukewarm attitude of society toward writers, urging young writers to remain focused and not relent in their dreams.

Earlier, in his keynote address, the Deputy Governor of Niger State, Comrade Yakubu Garba, represented by his Deputy Chief of Staff, Bello Ibrahim, lauded the writer, stressing that the writer, who is less than 30 years old, authored three books at once, which he said is highly commendable.

He said, “My particular interest is in the book that depicted the man called Yakubu, explaining that it’s not gainsaying Yakubu is a rallying point to the Gbagyi nation, savior of the new generation, the man that has been a torchbearer for most of his people.”

He noted that the book is worth it and has been unveiled at a better time, adding that the other two books, My Gbagyi Tales and The Call of the Unknown, were timely, particularly My Gbagyi Tales, which resonates with the reality of a Gbagyi man.

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Yakubu added, “What happened in recent times indicates that we are a lost generation. Before now, society was good, peaceful, and everything was orderly. We had so much treasure and placed so much premium on the values and culture of our people.”

He advised the Gbagyi people to establish a platform where issues concerning young professionals in their communities would be addressed.

Also speaking, a lecturer with Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Dr. Ibrahim Dantata, advised school students to cultivate a reading culture.

Dr. Dantata said books such as fiction, drama, poetry, and science-related books would go a long way in assisting school students in the future, adding that they cannot excel if they don’t read.

The book reviewers, Dr. Titus Mathew and Yabagi Alfa, tasked the public to purchase the books to acquaint themselves with the contents, pointing out that the books drew the attention of readers to the sacrifices and selflessness men go through in life.

They enjoined the writer to keep her flag flying high and not relent in producing more publications, which would go a long way to improve her academically.