Top political leaders, traditional rulers, and prominent Nigerians will today gather in Lagos for the unveiling of the autobiography of the elder statesman and monarch, Oba Olu Falae.
The launch of the book, titled “The Triumph of Grace,” will be held at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Victoria Island, from 11 a.m.
According to a statement made available to The PUNCH by the publicity secretary of a pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Jare Ajayi, on Wednesday, the event is expected to draw an array of high-profile guests from across government, finance, academia, and traditional institutions.
Falae, who is the Chairman of the National Executive Committee of Afenifere, previously served as Secretary to the Government of the Federation under the administration of Gen Ibrahim Babangida (retd).
He also held office as Minister of Finance for a brief period in 1990.
The statement read, “The ceremony will be chaired by former Head of State, Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd), while the book will be formally unveiled by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde.
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, will serve as the host governor.
“The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi and the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, will add royal prestige to the occasion, while the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, will play host in a royal capacity.
“Former Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko, is expected to review the book, offering insights into Falae’s decades-long career in public service, politics, and traditional leadership.”
Now the Olu of Ilu-Abo in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, Falae remains a significant figure in Nigeria’s political history.
He was the presidential candidate of the Alliance for Democracy in the 1999 election, marking his place in the country’s return to democratic rule.
The book launch is expected to celebrate Falae’s remarkable journey, while providing reflections on Nigeria’s political history as captured in the memoir.
