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By Oboh Linus, Lafia
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has challenged young people to adopt a reading culture to develop their intellects and promote knowledge.
The Governor gave this charge at the book presentation entitled “Shadow Within”, authored by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mr Ali Abare in Lafia.
The Governor, represented by his Chief Press Secretary, Mallam Ibrahim Addra, applauded the Author’s professionalism, analytical mind and ability to dissect issues.
Sule, while commending Abare for contributing to the body of knowledge, noted that the book was presented at a time when the reading culture among young people was in decline.
He underscored reading as a means to develop one’s intellect and urged young people to promote reading.
“The importance of this book at a time like this cannot be overemphasised, it is coming at a time when reading culture is fast dying among young people. But then, it is a trade, it is a tool that will not go out of fashion.
“If you want to develop your intellect, if you want to be analytical, you’ve got to resort to reading, that, we would have to continue to do,” the Governor emphasised.
The Governor used the occasion of the book presentation to emphasise peaceful coexistence to attract more investors and development to the State.
In a key address, Prof. Abdulkarim Kana said the author, through his work, has given society a mirror to look beyond the surface to explore the complexities and shadows within the human experience, the unseen struggles, the silent triumphs that shape society.
“This is more than a book, it is a contribution to our collective understanding and a testament to the powerful role of literature in reflecting and challenging the world we inhabit.
“As an academic and a legal professional, I appreciate the depth of research and passion that must have gone into bringing this narrative to life, I congratulate the author, Ali Abare,” he said.
Prof. John Adeiyongo, University of Jos, the book reviewer said the book Shadow Within serves as a powerful critique of inherited corruption and social malice, noting that the author lent his voice as a precaution to such acts.
“The author deserves sincere commendation for this ambitious and effective attempt to weave intense socio-political commentary with intimate personal struggles.
“I strongly encourage every potential reader to secure a copy of Shadows Within, grasping the intricate web of challenges expressed in the novel, such as elite impunity and political opportunism.
“Thus, ensuring one is not an enabler of the social decay that the novel has so powerfully exposed,” he advised.
Earlier speaking, Mr Ali Abare
The author said he was motivated to write the book because of his desire to communicate to the reader how he perceived the world.
The book presentation under the chairmanship of Ambassador Musa Ilu-Mohammed had in attendance political associates of the author, academia, and captains of industry.
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