Shamsudeen Usman, the newly appointed chairman of MOFI’s board, is set to unveil a new publication focused on the intricacies of policy-making. The book launch ceremony is scheduled to take place on September 26 at the Musa Yar’Adua Centre in the nation’s capital, Abuja......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
On Monday, Etim Etim, who heads the media subcommittee for the launch, issued a statement announcing that the event is expected to draw a distinguished audience, including state governors, federal lawmakers, and prominent traditional rulers.
The book titled: “Public Policy and Agent Interests: Perspectives from the emerging world”, is a unique publication on both the impetus for, and impediments to growth and development in emerging economies.
“Dr. Usman was Minister of Finance between 2007 and 2009; Minister of National Planning between 2009 and 2013; Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007 and also the pioneer DG of TCPC (now known as BPE), among other positions he has held,” Etim said.
He said that in attendance at the book launch will be Vice-President Kashim Shettima, serving as the special guest of honour.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan will chair the occasion, while former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo will also attend to grace the occasion.
The event will also witness the formal unveiling of the Shamsuddeen Usman Foundation (SUF) founded and registered by his children in his honour and dedicated to the promotion of education in the country.
Speaking on the book, Etim Etim, said the book is a unique publication on both the impetus for and impediments to growth and development in emerging economies.
He said it provides a fascinating and penetrating insight into the workings of government and the boardroom, in terms of policy formulation and implementation, economic management as well as the overall growth paradigm in the developing world, with Nigeria as a case study.
“It is also an account of the interactions between the government, its agencies, and the private sector and how such engagements impact national growth, investments, and the overall performance of the economy.”
Meanwhile, the foundation’s mission, according to the statement, is to create a collaborative that empowers individuals, corporates, researchers, and students to explore and develop advanced AI and technological solutions for real-world challenges.
It said the proceeds of the book launch would be used to support the activities of the foundation.
Sadiq Usman, chairman of the planning committee, said, “We are expecting the cream of the society in large number to come together to honour, Dr Usman, who is one of the nation’s most respected elder statesmen for his meritorious service to our fatherland.”