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  • Idris chairs Ishiekwene’s book presentation

    Idris chairs Ishiekwene’s book presentation

    • Vice President Shettima expected

    The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, will chair the unveiling of ‘Writing for Media and Monetising It’, a new book on getting rewards from valuable content written by the Editor-In-Chief of LEADERSHIP, Azu Ishiekwene, and published by Premium Times Books.

    Vice President Kashima Shettima is expected as the special guest of honour.

    The event will hold 10am today at the Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja. The ‘two-in-one event’ will also feature a panel discussion themed ‘Reflections on the Media’.

    A statement by Azu and Premium Times Books described the unveiling as ‘one of the most genuinely anticipated events in the media in the first half of 2024’.

    They said: “We are delighted that after weeks of promotional efforts and reviews to highlight a book that offers significant value and reward for content creators, especially the media, the public will finally get this book in their hands.”

    Chairman of the event, Idris, said of the book: “It significantly closes the gap between practice and entrepreneurship – a gap that has impoverished the media industry.”

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    Also expected at the event that will be hosted by the Chairman of LEADERSHIP, Zainab Nda-Isaiah, are the Publishers of Vanguard, Sam Amuka; Chairman of TRUST and NPAN President, Malam Kabiru Yusuf; and the Founder/CEO of Premium Times, Dapo Olorunyomi.

    Other publishers, media owners and top executives, including the Founder of Folio Media Group and NPAN Treasurer, Fidelis Anosike, are also expected.

    News anchor and journalist Reuben Abati is the book reviewer, while the panel on media comprise the founder/CEO of RadioNow 95.3FM, Ms. Kadaria Ahmed; professor of Mass Communication/Dean of Post-graduate School, Prof. Abiodun Adeniyi; Editor-In-Chief of PUNCH, Adeyeye Joseph; CEO of Aegis & Blue, Emeke Ishiekwene; and newly graduated Mass Communication student, Miss Chisom Ukomah.

  • Honour for Glo at ATCON book presentation

    Telecoms giant, Globacom, yesterday received recognition from industry players in acknowledgement of its  innovations that  have contributed to the growth and development of the sector.

    Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) celebrated the company and other key agents of the  revolution that altered the face of the industry in 15 years.

    Billionaire, Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr. and the telco, Globacom were recognised for their commitment and rare dedication to the growth of the industry into a world-class business concern which also generates employment for millions of Africans in Nigeria and other parts of the continent where it operates.

     

    Former Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, chaired the occasion of the public presentation of the publication at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki, while the Minister of Communications Technology, Adebayo Shittu, was a Special Guest of Honour.

    The book reminisced on the fact that Globacom crashed the cost of GSM SIM and tariff from N20,000 and N50 per minute respectively to as low as N200 and 5 kobo per second.

    Globacom also got credit for introducing per second billing at inception. “That feat, consequently, made it much easier for Nigerians to get value for money by paying only for the exact time spent on calls… thus helping to aggressively boost telephone penetration in the country”, the book recalled.

    The book mentioned other early revolutionary products pioneered by Globacom in Nigeria which included Blackberry, vehicle tracking, mobile internet, mobile banking, multimedia messaging service (MMS), in-flight roaming services, voice SMS, Magic Plus and Text2email, among others. The publication also documented Globacom as the first and the only operator so far with a wholly-owned submarine cable, Glo-1, linking Europe and America to West Africa to ensure the availability of bandwidth to enterprise customers in West Africa.

    “Globacom was the first to launch 4G-LTE network in 33 cities in Nigeria in 2016. Recently, the company scored another first by introducing the novel concept of creating a dedicated path in its 4G LTE network for enterprise customers,” the book added.

    In its bid to boost access to bandwidth in areas outside Lagos, especially the oil platforms and under-served communities in the southern parts of Nigeria, the telecommunications service provider   recently flagged off the laying of Glo 2, the first submarine cable in Nigeria to terminate outside Lagos.

  • Eulogies for ex-AGF, Ibrahim at book presentation

    The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Aloma Mukhtar, former CJN, Justice Salifu Alfa Belgore; former President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Mustapha Akanbi and former Defence Minister, Theophilus  Danjuma, were among eminent Nigerians, who extolled the virtue of former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Alhaji Abdullahi Ibrahim (SAN).

    Others included ex-Secretary to the Federal Government, Mallam Adamu Fika, the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Mohammed Adoke (SAN) and a former AGF,  Bayo Ojo (SAN).

    They were unanimous that Alhaji Ibrahim, who has put 50 years into legal practice,  is a noble man, who has exhibited rear qualities in his life and career.

    They spoke in Abuja last week, at the launch of Ibriahim’s biography titled: “A life shared,” authored by a professor of Law, Prof Yemi Akinseye-George (SAN).

    Ibrahim was  at various times Minister of Education, Science and Technology and Transport and Aviation.

    Justice Mukhtar praised Ibrahim for his contributions to the development of legal practice and education. She described him as a noble man whose exemplary leadership qualities should be emulated by lawyers, particularly, the young ones.

    She said the book “will give all lawyers the opportunity to drink from the well of knowledge of this great icon.”

    Belgore described Ibrahim as “one of the nicest human beings you can meet anywhere in the world.”  He noted that “the remarkable thing about him is that he is never afraid of telling the truth. He is not a friend, but a brother.

    Justice Akanbi recalled their early days in legal practice and concluded that “in terms of integrity, he is number one; in terms of loyalty to  friends, he is number one.”

    Danjuma, who described the former AGF as a nobleman, said it was high time a conscious effort was made to teach successive generations on the need to give their best to the society and shun acts capable of threatening the society.

    The  ex-Defence Minister, who was represented by his Executive Assistant, Major General Tanko Nuhu Abdul, said from what many have said, “it means that our successive generations must be cultured and socialised to do the very best they can, so as to avoid stagnation, regression or break up of societies.

    “Our democracy must fulfill a realisation of a fulfilling present which embedded the promise of even greater future for all the citizenry, premised on an untainted vision for our great country, Nigeria. Our citizens must attune to the moral premise in their conduct in all spheres of human experience.”

    Mallam Fika regretted the growing disdain for morality and rule of law by the nation’s leaders. He said though many reasons account for  why the country had retrogressed. According to him, the refusal by its leaders to adhere to the rule of law remains one of the most serious of such factors hindering the nation’s progress.

    He noted that contrary to what obtained in the past, the nation’s current leaders  behave as if laws were only made to apply to the lowly and to be broken by the high and mighty at will.

    He frowned at the practice where public institutions established for the good of the people, have been personalised by political leaders, who revel in the fast growing culture of sycophancy.

    “What is happening in Nigeria today is not democracy; it does not even resemble it. It is just a re-enactment of the naked doctrine of might is right, playing itself out before our very eyes. But even more regrettably, this might is a public might that ought to have been deployed in the public interest and for the public good, but it has been misappropriated and converted into private resource to fight private battles for private profit,” he said.

  • Faces at Oguntola’s book presentation

    Faces at Oguntola’s book presentation

    Last Sunday, 20th April, 2014 Sunday Oguntola of The Nation Newspaper (Sunday Desk)

    presented his book titled “Effective Media Relations for Church and Pastor” Photo: MUYIWA HASSAN

  • ‘His brilliance shone early’

    ‘His brilliance shone early’

    It was a book presentation with class. The subject of the book is no mean man. He is a lawyer of repute and one-time lawmaker. Little wonder that the book launch of George Uwechue (SAN) was attended by eminent lawyers, friends and members of his family.

    With a foreword by immediate past Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Dahiru Musdapher, the book dwells on subjects, such as, human rights, money laundering and witness protection.

    Entitled: Nurturing Democracy and Development – Essays in Honour of Chief George Uwechue (SAN), the book contains chapters on oil pollution, maritime boundaries, victim remedy, collective agreements, elections, judicial activism, among others.

    It was described as “an apt celebration of an exceptional manager of men, a man of ideas and a jurist of the finest refinement.”

    Among contributors to the book are Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS) Director of Research Prof. Dakas C . J. Dakas (SAN); professor of jurisprudence and international law, Delta State University, Prof. M. O. U. Gasiokwu; professor of law and Head of International Law and Jurisprudence, University of Jos, Prof. F. C. Nwoke; Reader, Faculty of Law, University of Calabar, Dr. Cyril Ndifon, and s senior lecturer in commercial and property law, Benue State University, Dr. Tony Ijohor (SAN).

    Musdapher, in the foreword, said Uwechue was a man with a “remarkable acumen”.

    “Hon. Chief George Uwechue, SAN is a legal practitioner of many years standing. His sound legal mind, remarkable acumen and an excellent command of the language of the law showcases a good adherence to the pristine ethics of the profession which earned him the chairmanship of the Body of Benchers and several other committees.

    “I had the honour and opportunity to serve under him as Vice-Chairman of the Body of Benchers. Sequel to this, we have continued to enjoy a long personal and professional relationship which has bred respect for our mutual values toward the development of the rule of law.”

    The former CJN said the book should be in every library. “One of the features that commends this book is the seriousness with which the complex problems facing the world generally and Nigeria, particularly now, has been discussed.

    “The various subject-matters in this book have been dispassionately tackled, devoid of undue exaggerations,” Musdapher wrote.

    Renowned constitutional lawyer, Prof. Ben Nwabeze (SAN) described Uwechue as a leading jurist whose brilliance shone early in life.

    The eminent lawyer, who was the special guest of honour, said Uwechue was “head and shoulders above” his peers in academic performance.

    Noting that Uwechue was among the first students he taught at the University of London in 1960, Nwabueze said: “Something that marked George out – hope I can say this without causing offence to his classmates – is that he was simply the best!

    “It is not surprising to me that he distinguished himself in the legal profession.”

    The legal icon praised the contributors to the book, saying there was the need to promote legal scholarship through more of such works.

    Former Nigeria Ambassador to the United Nations (UN), Chief Arthur Mbanefo, who chaired the event, said Uwechue had contributed immensely to the growth and development of the legal profession in Nigeria.

    He noted that that as Chairman of the Body of Benchers, he founded the Elders Committee to act as a stabilising arm for the legal profession.

    He joked that as Chief F. R. A. Williams (SAN) was also known as “Timi the Law”, Uwechue, who is the Owelle of Ogwashi-Uku in Delta State, should now be known as “Owelle the Law”.

    Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan described Uwechue as a pride to Delta, adding that the state is enriched by his uncommon achievements both in law and politics.

    Represented by the Delta State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Charles Ajuyah (SAN), Uduaghan said it was instructive that one of the topics in the book dealt with climate change and human rights. He said Delta was the only state with a climate change policy in the country.

    Chief Tony Idigbe (SAN) read Uwechue’s citation. Uwechue was in the House of Representatives and served from October 1979 to 1983.

    He was reelected in 1983 before the military coup in December of that year truncated the second Republic.

    Born in Ogwashi-Uku, Aniocha-South Local Government Area of Delta on November 30, 1938, Uwechue attended the Middle Temple, London, in 1961 and left in 1965. In between, he also attended the Northwestern Polytechnic, London between 1961 and 1962.

    Uwechue was in the London School of Economics and Political Science between 1962 and 1965 where he bagged his LLB second-class honours. At the completion of his law programme, he returned to Nigeria and enrolled at the Nigeria Law School between September and December 1965 and was called to the Bar in January 21, 1966.

    He was appointed a Notary Public on September 27, 1975. On June 7, 1993, he was awarded the rank of SAN, just three years after being appointed into the Body of Benchers in 1990.

    Uwechue was appointed Life member of the Body of Benchers in February 23, 1998 and conferred withNIALS fellowship on May 31, 2005. He was elected vice chairman, Body of Benchers, March 31, 2010 and subsequently elected member, Elders’ Committee, Body of Benchers in June 9, 2011.

    The book reviewer, Prof. (Mrs.) Felicia Monye described the work as intellectually provocative and breath-taking in the breath of topics covered.

    The book’s editor Prof. M. O. U. Gasiokwu said the book was dedicated to Uwechue because of his “benevolent gestures” to him and many others. He added that the work would promote legal scholarship and research.

    Uwechue’s first daughter, Mrs. Sally Uwechue-Mbanefo who gave the vote of thanks, said the entire family was overwhelmed by the honour done him.

    In attendance were alumni of Uwechue’s law chambers and members of the public presentation committee including Chief Emeka Ngige (SAN) and Mr. Chidi Ilogu (SAN).

    Other dignitaries included former Commonwealth Secretary-General Chief Emeka Anyaoku, Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, Prof. Chukwuka Aninshi Okonjo I, who was the Royal Father of the Day and Justice Ayisat Opesanwo of the Lagos High Cour.

    Also present were former Aviation Minister Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode; Managing Director of Arik Air, Mr. Chris Ndulue; Mr. Norrison Quakers (SAN), and former President of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Mrs. Stella Ugbomah.

     

  • Tinubu, Ajimobi, others laud Alaafin at book presentation

    Eminent personalities from all walks of life yesterday extolled the virtues of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, at the public presentation of a book, titled: Chieftaincy Laws in Nigeria: Principles and Practice.

    They described him as a rare breed, who loves history and culture.

    The book was written by Mr. Tope Fadaunsi and Mr. Elias Adedokun in honour of the monarch. It has 10 chapters, 289 pages and examines the importance of chieftaincy laws in Nigeria.

    The event was held at D’Rovans Hotel in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

    The National Leader of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, said Oba Adeyemi is highly respected among Yoruba rulers, not because of his personality, but because he has “the weight of history behind him and the weight of contemporary endeavours”.

    Tinubu, who was represented by Prof. Adebayo Williams, said since the monarch was installed in 1971, he has been protecting the interest of the Yoruba.

    He said Oba Adeyemi has gone through “cold and hot wars” for the Yoruba.

    Tinubu said: “Only a man with a sense of history can do what Alaafin is doing. He is an incredible man of destiny. Before his installation, his father knew he would become a king. That was why he allowed him to live with four Yoruba monarchs.”

    The former Lagos State Governor described Oba Adeyemi as “an exceptional man, a scholar, diplomat, historian, anthropologist and warrior, whom God has a purpose for on earth”.

    Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi described the traditional ruler as “an intelligent man and a custodian of culture”.

    He praised the writers for honouring the monarch and said he would consider the possibility of distributing the book to secondary school pupils.

    Former Oyo State Governor Omololu Olunloyo called for a review of chieftaincy laws in Nigeria.

    He said the Alaafin, who is a boxer, is the only monarch that can recite 10 pages of history by heart.

    The Olugbo of Ugbo, Oba Obateru Akinruntan, said the Alaafin is “an epitome of intellect, who is respected by all”.

    Niger State Commissioner for Information Prof. Mahammed Kuta Yahaha, who represented Governor Babangida Aliyu, said the Alaafin represents honour, culture and character.

    He said: “You are a successful monarch. In Nigeria, people do not trust politicians again, but they trust and rely on you. We are honoured to be associated with you.”

    Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed and his Bauchi State counterpart, Isa Yuguda, were represented.

    Oba Adeyemi said the federal system of governance has excluded the traditional system of governance.

    He said the book would protect our culture and tradition.

    The Alaafin thanked the writers for their initiative and thanked the guests for honouring him.

    He prayed for peace and progress in the country.

    Also present were Minister for State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Ms. Jumoke Akinjide, who represented President Goodluck Jonathan; the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Alhaji Abdulazeez Arisekola-Alao; Chairman of the Odu’a Investments Limited Mr. Sarafadeen Alli and former Minister of Power and Steel Elder Wole Oyelese, among others.