Dare Oluwatuyi set to launch new book, August 31
By Wole Adedoyin
The Fine Art of Bookselling: Reflections of Nigeria’s Industry Stakeholders authored by Michael Oluwadare Oluwatuyi, the incumbent Chairman of the Nigerian Book Fair Trust, former President, Booksellers Association of Nigeria and the Managing Director, CSS Bookshops Limited will be formally launched in Lagos on August 31, 2023.
PERISCOPE NIGERIA reports that the launch would be held at LCCI Conference and Exhibition Centre, No 10 Nurudeen Olowopopo Street, Alausa Ikeja, Lagos, starting at 11 am.
The book, “The Fine Art of Bookselling: Reflections of Nigeria’s Industry Stakeholders” is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the dynamic and ever-evolving bookselling industry in Nigeria. Drawing from his vast experience and expertise, Michael Oluwatuyi provides an in-depth analysis of the challenges, triumphs, and strategies that have shaped the Nigerian book market.
The occasion will be graced by distinguished individuals from various sectors, who have played significant roles in the growth and development of the Nigerian Book Industry. The Chairman of the Occasion, Akogun Damion Lanre Adesuyi, Chairman/CEO of Havilah Group of Companies, will preside over the event, adding his considerable influence and support to the book launch.
The Chief Presenter for the book launch will be Mr. Gbadega Adedapo, Chairman of REPRONIG and Chairman/CEO of Accessible Publishers. With his wealth of experience in the publishing industry, Mr. Adedapo will shed further light on the book’s importance and the impact it is likely to have on the industry.
The book launch is also honoured to have Professor Olanrewaju A. Onadeko, SAN, Former Director General of the Nigerian Law School and Professor & Dean of the Faculty of Law at Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, as the esteemed Chief Host for the event.
The book will be critically reviewed by Dr. Olayinka Oyegbile, Lead Consultant at Double-O Communications, Lagos. As an expert communicator and industry insider, Dr. Oyegbile’s insights into the book’s themes and content will undoubtedly add depth to the overall understanding of the work.
Richard Mammah, President of the Network of Book Club and Reading Culture Promoters in Nigeria (NBRP), will serve as the Master of Ceremony, ensuring a seamless and engaging event for all attendees.
The book launch promises to be a gathering of the most influential minds in the Nigerian literary and publishing world. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with Michael Oluwadare Oluwatuyi and gain first-hand insights into the ideas and inspiration behind “The Fine Art of Bookselling: Reflections of Nigeria’s Industry Stakeholders.”
