President Muhammadu Buhari, former Head of State,
General Yakubu Gowon (rtd) and other distinguished Nigerians are expected to
grace the launch of Oba Ewuare's book on October 12 in Benin-city, Edo State.
The book titled: ‘The Benin Monarch, An Anthology
of Benin History’, will also attract members of the diplomatic corps, captains
of industry as well as other well-meaning individuals including President of
Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote; Chairman, Tony Elumelu Foundation, Tony Elumelu, and Jim Ovia of Zenith Bank.
Addressing journalists in Benin-city, the Chairman
of Global Book Presentation Committee (GBPC), the organisation behind the book
launch, Martin Uhomoibhi, said the book was published under the auspices of the
Oba Ewuare Foundation in collaboration with the Benin Traditional Council.
He described the book as a unique and distinctive
publication from the perspectives of aesthetics and intellectual content.
According to
him, "The book weighs about 6.8 kilogrammes with 18 scholars, some of whom
are most highly respected authorities within and outside Nigeria on Benin
History," adding that it has 559 pages of meticulously researched articles
and 441 iconic images.
Uhomoibhi, who noted that the October 20 launch
promised to be an epoch event, further disclosed that it would herald the
unveiling of the culmination of Oba Ewuare II committed effort to uphold the
heritage and effectuate the regeneration of the unique essence of Benin kingdom
in the consciousness of the world.
In his contribution, a member of the 10-man
committee, Prof. Gregory Akenzua, said the book presents a new dimension to
other books on the kingdom because it was authored by a diplomat, and the
perspective is broader.
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