Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, and other prominent figures are expected to attend the launch of the book *“The Noble Academic and Patriot: A Biography of Emeritus Professor Akinjide Osuntokun,”* scheduled for Wednesday.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Peacebuilding & Human Development Centre invited the public to the event, which will take place at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Victoria Island, Lagos.
“The Noble Academic and Patriot” highlights the life of Professor Jide Osuntokun, celebrating his contributions as a distinguished historian, academic, and diplomat, and the lasting impact he has had on both the academic and political spheres,” said Matthew Omosebi, Chairman of the Organizing Committee.
The event will be chaired by former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku; the book reviewer is former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, and the Chief Presenter is the Serving Overseer of The Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare.
Legal icon and founder of Afe Babalola University, Aare Afe Babalola (SAN), is also expected at the event while the Royal Host for the day is the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.
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