The Sun Set to Present Book, ‘The Making of Modern Nigeria’ Sept. 21

The Sun Publishing Limited, publishers of Daily Sun, Saturday Sun, Sunday Sun and Sporting Sun, would on September 21, 2023, unveil a book, The Making of Modern Nigeria – from Pre-independence Era to Date.
The public presentation of the book, scheduled for the Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, according to a statement, was expected to attract top officials at the Presidency, National Assembly, state governments, members of the diplomatic corps, businessmen and Nigerians from all walks of life.

The statement by Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief, The Sun Publishing Limited, Mr. Onuoha Ukeh, explained that the book was sequel to an earlier one entitled, The Golden Book, published by the company to commemorate Nigeria’s 50th independence anniversary in 2010.
Ukeh said the book, which has 12 chapters, was divided into sections that dwell on topical and historical issues.
Section 1 in the book, according to him, which has three chapters, dwells on the evolution of Nigeria, government institutions, and factors that shaped the country’s foreign policy.

He said Section 2, with three chapters, talks about the country’s economy, dissecting the era of huge agriculture production, the emergence of crude oil and its effect, and the nature of the new economy.
Section 3 centres on the nation’s journey in education, from Yaba to Ibadan and the evolution of indigenous media, taking the story from the period of government’s monopoly to liberalisation, The Sun MD revealed.

Ukeh further said Section 4 focuses on culture, sports, and social development, highlighting the country’s glorious years in football, the stars in sports, both football and boxing, and the country’s tourism landmarks.
Section 5, in the book, he said, highlights outstanding Nigerians, living and dead, as well as pre-eminent institutions that have contributed to the country’s socio-economic and political development.

Revealing that the book was done in collaboration with Compact Communications and Bridgehead Communications, he said the work was edited by Onuoha Ukeh, Dr. Tony Onyima and Chief Chuddy Oduenyi, all versatile journalists and communications professionals.
He revealed that the book, which had the endorsement of the federal government vide a letter by the immediate past Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha, was to be presented before the inauguration of the current federal government but had to be delayed because of elections and transition activities.

He said that students of History and those who want to understand Nigeria will find the book most useful.