Shettima, Jonathan, Osinbajo expected at former Minister’s book launch

Vice-President Kashim Shetima, former President Goodluck Jonathan and ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo are expected to attend the launch of a book co-authored by former Minister of Finance, Dr. Shamsuddeen Usman. Shettima is to be the Special Guest of Honour; while Jonathan will Chair of the Occasion. The book for launch on September 26 in Abuja […]

Vice-President Kashim Shetima, former President Goodluck Jonathan and ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo are expected to attend the launch of a book co-authored by former Minister of Finance, Dr. Shamsuddeen Usman.

Shettima is to be the Special Guest of Honour; while Jonathan will Chair of the Occasion.

The book for launch on September 26 in Abuja is titled “Public Policy and Agent Interests: Perspectives from the Emerging World.”

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.

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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.

A statement by the Chairman, Media Sub Committee for the launch, 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,” he said.

While noting that the book will be a veritable reference material for policymakers, technocrats, business leaders and public officials on the workings of government and governance and the tradeoffs they have to make in in designing and implementing public policy the statement said, “It is without doubt a go-to publication for universities; public and home libraries and for students, academics and public and private sector officials.”

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.

The Chairman of the Planning Committee, Sadiq Usman, 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.”