He said that writing about Nigeria at this period is to let the people, Nigerians in the Diaspora and the international community that Nigeria is not finished that there is hope for the country.Īccording to him- “There are beautiful things about our country. While speaking to journalists earlier, the author, Bonaventure Phillips Melah, urged Nigerians not to be discouraged by the current socio-economic and security challenges challenging the country, adding that- “There are so many positive and beautiful things about Nigeria and Nigerians.” 5 percent of GDP, adding that developed nations spend more than 5 percent of their GDP on R and D. He commended the federal government for increasing the allocation for R and D from. “The book presentation today further demonstrates the commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure that truthful and genuine information about Nigeria is put out there for the world. The SGF added that the book would be a reference document for the Diaspora community and anybody from any part of the world seeking genuine and truthful information about the country. He said that Nigeria was undoubtedly a blessed nation with abundant human and natural resources underpinned by a very rich socio-cultural diversity which need to be positively harnessed for the benefit of the generality of Nigerians. “Most importantly, it showcases to the world that Nigeria is a country that will rise beyond its present challenges and provide the needed leadership to the Black Nation.” He stated that most of the stories published in the media currently about the country, were either half-truths, out-rights or totally fabricated falsehood and in the process, attempt to mislead the world about Nigeria.Īccording to the SGF, the idea behind the book included what should guide the lives of Nigerians, adding that the book celebrated the positive attributes of Nigerians. Veronica Agugu, the Director, Public Affairs Department, Office of the SGF, said that the commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to ensure that truthful and genuine information about Nigeria was put out there for the world, cannot be drowned by the deliberate lies dished out by s section of the media, especially through the social media. While unveiling the book, the Special Guest of Honour and Nigeria’s SGF, Boss Mustapha, urged Nigerians to desist from deliberately refusing to see anything good in the government’s efforts to better the lives of the people, adding that there are many beautiful things in the country that citizens should be proud of.
Boss Mustapha, in the presence of the Minister for Defence, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovations, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Chief of Army Staff who were all represented at the occasion as well as Chief Olakunle Moses Johnson. The 320-page book, written by a Nigerian journalist, Bonaventure Phillips Melah was unveiled by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Barr. Africa’s richest man- Aliko Dangote, President of African Development Bank- Akinwumi Adesina, Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations- Anima Muhammed, Former Imo State governor, Sen Rochas Okorocha, Mega entertainment guru- Obi Cubana and Grammy Award Winner-Burna Boy were among those that were featured in a new book titled “The Beauties of Nigeria,” (Projecting Nigeria’s Unique Selling Points), which was unveiled at the Nigeria Air Force Conference Centre, Abuja.