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Obasanjo, Obi Attend The Launch Of Chimamanda Adichie’s Book For Children

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, graced the launch of a children’s book written by notable author, Chimamanda Adichie, on Friday. 

Obi shared photos from the event on his X page on Saturday. 

The event was held in Lagos on Friday, and was well attended by notable Nigerians. 

Obi partly wrote, “Yesterday, I joined other very respected Nigerians at a remarkable event aimed at improving the reading culture of Nigerian children. 

“The event which attracted notable personalities like President Olusegun Obasanjo, Dr Datti Baba-Ahmed, Prof Hakeem Bello-Osagie, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, Bella Disu, Ndidi Nwuneli, Chimamanda’s husband, Ivara Esege, and others, was the unveiling of a children’s book authored by my very dear sister and global icon, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. 

“The children’s book titled, ‘Mama’s Sleeping Scarf,’ was presented at the event tagged, ‘Christmas Magic’ in Lagos. The motive of the author was to help reinforce the reading culture among Nigerians, especially the youth and children.” 

The celebrated author is known for her literary pieces like ‘Purple Hibiscus,’ ‘Americanah,’ and ‘Half Of A Yellow Sun,’ among others

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Rita Elenwo

Rita Aletor- Elenwo, is a professional journalist with experience in broadcast, print and online reporting. A proud citizen of Edo state, Nigeria (Esan South East Local Government) Rita had her first degree in philosophy from Ebonyi State University (2008), PGD, in Communication from the University of Port Harcourt (2020), and currently in pursuit of an MSC degree in communication. Rita (nee Aletor-) is happily married with lovely children.

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