Obasanjo, Etsu Nupe for Jedy Agba”s autobiography

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo and the Etsu Nupe, Alhaji (Dr.) Yahaya Abubakar are expected to grace the public presentation of the autobiography of former Group General Manager, Crude Oil Marketing Division, Nigerian National Petroleum Company, Goddy Jedy Agba,’“Stepping Forward with Uti J.D. Agba’ In a statement signed by the Public Communications Advisor to Agba, Mr. […]

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo and the Etsu Nupe, Alhaji (Dr.) Yahaya Abubakar are expected to grace the public presentation of the autobiography of former Group General Manager, Crude Oil Marketing Division, Nigerian National Petroleum Company, Goddy Jedy Agba,’“Stepping Forward with Uti J.D. Agba’

In a statement signed by the Public Communications Advisor to Agba, Mr. Phrank Shaibu, the event will be chaired by His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr.) Yahaya Abubakar, Etsu Nupe, while former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo is expected as the Special Guest of Honour and will deliver the guest lecture.

The Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V will be the Father of the Day, while veteran professor of drama and literature, Professor Kalu Uka will be the book reviewer.

Stepping Forward with Uti J.D. Agba, written by Goddy Jedy-Agba, OFR with Mathias Okoi-Uyouyo is Agba’s his first book.

“The book recounts the story of Agba’s life and the role of his father, Uti J.D. Agba, one of the worlds longest serving monarchs in shaping it. From his childhood in Obudu, Utugwang and Sankwala; through Awo-Omamma and Abakaliki,  where he survived the Nigerian Civil War, Okuku, and Zaria for further education.

It also includes his public service career from the Federal Civil Service to the NNPC. In the end he recounts his experience in politics and the health scare, which has helped him rededicate himself to humanity” he said.