Many distinguished Nigerians, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, former President Goodluck Jonathan, and former Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, are expected to attend the launch of a book co-authored by Dr. Shamsuddeen Usman on Thursday, September 26 at the Musa Yaradua Centre, Abuja.
The book, titled “Public Policy and Agent Interests: Perspectives from the Emerging World,” provides a fascinating insight into the workings of government and the boardroom in terms of policy formulation and implementation, economic management, and the overall growth paradigm in the developing world, with Nigeria as a case study.
According to the Chairman, Media Sub-Committee of the event, Etim Etim, “The book 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.”
Etim further stated: “The book will therefore 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 designing and implementing public policy.”
He added: “It is without doubt a go-to publication for universities; public and home libraries and for students, academics, and public and private sector officials.”
The Chairman of the Planning Committee, Sadiq Usman, said: “We are expecting the cream of the society in large numbers 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.”
The event will also witness the formal unveiling of the Shamsuddeen Usman Foundation, founded and registered by his children in his honour, dedicated to the promotion of education in the country.
