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Yakubu Mohammed’s memoir billed for public presentation Nov 4
The memoir of the veteran journalist Yakubu Mohammed is to be presented to the public on November 4, 2025.
The event is to hold at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Victoria Island, Lagos at 11 am.
Mohammed’s memoir titled Beyond Expectations chronicles a lifetime devoted to journalism, leadership, and nation-building, offering readers both a vivid historical account and a deeply human story of perseverance and purpose.
A statement by the Secretary General of the League of Nigerian Columnists, Prof Anthony Kila said former President Olusegun Obasanjo will be the Special Guest of Honour while Chief Olusegun Osoba, a veteran journalist and former Governor of Ogun State would chair the event.
The book will be reviewed by Dr Lasisi Olagunju, a celebrated journalist and columnist known for his thoughtful and compelling commentary.
Mohammed, a co-founder of Nigeria’s first weekly newsmagazine Newswatch, served as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and Vice President of the League and one of Nigeria’s foremost journalists, writers, editors, and administrators.
The memoir of the veteran journalist Yakubu Mohammed is to be presented to the public on November 4, 2025.
The event is to hold at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Victoria Island, Lagos at 11 am.
Mohammed’s memoir titled Beyond Expectations chronicles a lifetime devoted to journalism, leadership, and nation-building, offering readers both a vivid historical account and a deeply human story of perseverance and purpose.
A statement by the Secretary General of the League of Nigerian Columnists, Prof Anthony Kila said former President Olusegun Obasanjo will be the Special Guest of Honour while Chief Olusegun Osoba, a veteran journalist and former Governor of Ogun State would chair the event.
The book will be reviewed by Dr Lasisi Olagunju, a celebrated journalist and columnist known for his thoughtful and compelling commentary.
Mohammed, a co-founder of Nigeria’s first weekly newsmagazine Newswatch, served as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and Vice President of the League and one of Nigeria’s foremost journalists, writers, editors, and administrators.
