Senator Nwoko, others attend as Okoboh launches four books, website in Abuja

Four new books and a website were launched in Abuja, Nigeria, adding significant intellectual and academic resources to the nation's literary landscape. Authored by Dr. Chris Onyemaechi Okobah, the titles, Maritime Law in Nigeria, Nigerian Property Management, Nigerian Risk Management, and Arbitration in Nigeria, were created to fill a perceived gap in academic works and to encourage a stronger reading culture.

Dr. Okobah, a prolific author with 67 books to his name across various genres, explained that his writing is driven by the conviction that strong institutions are the bedrock of national prosperity, and these institutions rely on knowledge. He expressed concern over the declining reading habits among Nigerian youth, attributing it partly to social media distractions. Okobah urged the government to consider legislation that might limit social media access for certain age groups to foster a return to reading.

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No doubt the books are very informative. Not only that, it is a celebration of knowledge, scholarship and endurance.

The launch ceremony was attended by dignitaries from political, academic, and military circles. Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, served as the special guest of honor. He lauded the books as highly informative and a testament to knowledge, scholarship, and endurance. Senator Nwoko purchased 400 copies of the books on behalf of himself and former Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, recommending them for institutions of higher learning and legislative bodies across Nigeria.

The reviewer, Dumebi Henry Emma-Dibia, Esq., emphasized the critical need for regulation within the maritime sector, suggesting that Okobah's work provides valuable insights into this area. The author also stressed the fundamental role of government and parents in collaborating to re-establish the culture of reading, noting that his books often address societal issues such as injustice, oppression, and human trafficking, offering potential solutions.

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Through my writing, I speak for the voiceless and through books offer solutions and suggestions to challenges plaguing us daily as a people. My books, for instance, centre on happenings in our society like injustice, oppression, human trafficking and all that. It is fundamental that government through legislation and parents must work together to bring back the culture of reading in our society.