“I wish to advise politicians against activities of any kind that may be capable of overheating the polity. We all need to ensure that we do not do anything that will jeopardize the peace that is gradually returning to the country,” he said.
At the event, encomiums poured in for the Etsu Nupe by the various speakers, who delivered goodwill messages at the event attended by prominent Nupe sons and daughters, including guests from all walks of life. Over N100 million was realised at the launch.
Former vice president Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, represented by Ambassador Ibrahim Maitama Sule, who served as the chairman of the occasion, praised the Etsu Nupe, adding that he was delighted to chair the event being a multiple traditional titles holder himself.
The 11-chapter book, which is authored by the duo of David Ashaolu and Abiodun Oduwale, was reviewed by a deputy dean of the University of Abuja’s Faculty of Law, Dr. Shehu Abdullahi Zuru, who said the book was a well researched scholarly work and presents Nupe history in a unique way.
Niger State governor, Muazu Banbangida Aliyu, who was represented by his deputy, Ahmed Musa Ibeto, described the Etsu Nupe as “undoubtedly one of the most illustrious ‘Nigerlites’ of this generation.
On his part, Edo State governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, said the Etsu Nupe had paid his dues in the Nigerian project and stated that the book was not only for the people of Nupe but for all Nigerians.
Also speaking, the Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria, Suleiman Hassan, said the honouree is not only a custodian of customary heritage as the title of the book suggests but also a custodian of peace and unity in Nigeria.
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