Gombe Deputy Gov decries dearth of reading culture
The Deputy Governor of Gombe State, Dr. Manassah Daniel Jatau, has decried the dearth of reading culture amongst Nigerians, and called for a paradigm shift towards resuscitating the reading culture for a better informed society.
The Deputy Governor made the remark while addressing an audience as a Special Guest of Honour at the launching of a book authored by ECWA General Secretary, Rev. Yunusa Sabo Nmadu Junior at Nicon Luxury, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
He challenged the entire Nigerians to bring to bear their writing abilities in order to document their life experiences and other educational articles for updating the people on new development towards acquiring knowledge for the good of humanity.
He said, “writing of books keep people’s names alive, even long after they are gone, they are remembered through the books they have written.”
He congratulated the author of ” By Grace Alone’ Rev. Yunusa Sabo Nmadu for joining the league of writers and those who would be remembered even after they are dead.
The Chairman of the occasion, Sen. Ahmed Makarfi, former Governor of Kaduna State extolled the virtues of the author, describing him as a no nonsense man of God who is very straightforward, dedicated and committed to issues of morality.
He said, “the clergyman is a celebrated leader and priest who has contributed so much to the nation through his commitment to humanity.”
The Guest Speaker, Rev. Othniel Wakili of ECWA Headquarters, Plateau State took his text from First Corinthians Chapter Fifteen Verse Ten.
Speaking on the topic ” By His Grace Alone” the clergyman said approaching the author from a far one could mistake him for an arrogant person but coming closer you discover that he is very simple, approachable, and accommodating, calling on the people to emulate the author by living a life that could impact humanity irrespective of tribal denominational, or religious differences.
The Book reviewer , Prof. William Barnabas Qurix, the Vice Chancellor of Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, explained that the book is a very beautiful presentation of the life of the author, narrating how he began from a very small and poor background to this point of his life, attributing the success to the grace of God alone as rightly captured in the title of the book.
He said, the 250 paged book, with 10 chapters was written in a very simple English and has the ability to challenge readers on how to make good use of their opportunities to succeed in life through the grace of God.
Dignitaries at the occasion include, Wife of Former Governor of Kaduna State, Mrs ( Dame)Amina Patrick Yakowa, Sen. Suleman Hunkuyi from Kaduna State, Representative of Mr. Duoye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State, and Representative of the Chief Launcher, Julius Rone the Chief Executive Officer, UTM Offshore limited among others.
The author appreciated the Gombe State Deputy Governor and all dignitaries who honoured him by attending the book launch and the celebration of their 28th wedding anniversary.
Jack Tasha
Senior Special Assistant (SSA)Media and Publicity to the Governor,
(Deputy Governor’s Office)
