“The Letterman”, a timeless historical document – ​​Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described a book written by PREMIUM TIMES Editor-in-Chief Musikilu Mojeed about another former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, as a timeless historical document.

Mr. Jonathan said so during the public presentation of the book on Thursday in Abuja.

"The Letterman: Inside the 'Secret' Letters of former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo", is a 492-page book that analyzes the role of letter writing in leadership, governance and politics.

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Unveiling dignitaries the book The Letterman written by Musikilu Mojeed, Editor of Premium Times.

It focuses on Mr. Obasanjo and his penchant for speaking candidly to his subordinates, su priors, associates and foreign personalities - through letters without worrying about the reactions the letters might generate.

The book brings together some of the most important and historic letters written and received by the former president, who served as military head of state and civilian president at different times. A number of these letters, written to dignitaries in Nigeria and around the world, have never been seen publicly.

Mr. Jonathan, who was represented by a former aviation minister, Osita Chidoka, said the book unveils key epistolary engagements on governance, the military, religion, diplomacy and even sports from Ms. .Obasanjo.

Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, at the unveiling of 'The Letterman' book.

The former president, who was to be the special guest at the event, apologized and said he couldn't as attending the event in person as he had to travel outside the country for an international engagement.

While thanking Mr Mojeed for the initiative to write such a good book from the important correspondence of a leading political figure, Mr Jonathan said it showed the important role that the habit of writing letters could play in society.

“The Letterman is no ordinary book. It is a biography made from the many letters of former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo. What the author has produced is a timeless historical document… ", he said. "The book has again shed light on the place of letters in world history and the role they could play in stimulating critical thinking and influencing policy in global geopolitics. Throughout the ages, there are many documented examples of landmark letters that have impacted the course of history and left lessons for...