Osinbajo To Be Honoured by Top Nigerian Journalists, Writers
- A group of 25 famous writers and journalists have launched a new book titled “Osinbajo Strides” to honour the vice president
- They are Richard Akinnola, Azu Ishiekwene, Garba Mohammed, Etim Etim, Donu Kogbara, Sadiq Abdullateef
- The book centres on the vice president’s public service since he was special adviser to the attorney-general of the Federation in 1988 to date
Efforts to honour Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has commenced in earnest as collection of journalists, writers have concluded plans to launch a book on on him.
In a press statement made available to Legit.ng, 25 prominent journalists and writers from across the country came together to write a book on the VP.
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The book titled "OSINBAJO STRIDES: Defining Moments of An Innovative Leader," is scheduled to be launched virtually on April 28.
25 writers participated in the writing of the book
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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.
Others are: 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.
Governors Dapo Abiodun, Inuwa Yahaya visit Osinbajo, present certificate of returns to him
Meanwhile, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo received Dapo Abiodun, governor of Ogun state in his office in Abuja. The governor also presented the certificate of return issued to him by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Recall that the electoral umpire declared Abiodun of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the governorship election in Ogun state.
Abiodun scored 276,298 votes to emerge the winner of the keenly contested election. The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ladi Adebutu, polled 262,383 votes to come second, thus trailing the winner with 13,915 votes.
Source: Legit.ng
