Journalists, writers to launch book on Osinbajo April 28

Twenty-five prominent journalists and writers from across the country have written a book on the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. Entitled “Osinbajo strides: Defining Moments of An Innovative Leader,” the book is scheduled to be launched virtually on April 28, 2023.

There are altogether 25 writers. They include 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 General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd).

A blurb would be made available ahead of the public presentation. Proceeds from the sales of the book will go to charity organisations. The launch is organised 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.