Idris to chair Ishiekwene’s book unveiling in Abuja

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, is to chair the unveiling of Writing for Media and Monetising It, the new literature on getting rewards from valuable content, written by the Editor-In-Chief of LEADERSHIP, Azu Ishiekwene, and published by Premium Times Books.

The two-in-one event, holding on Wednesday, June 26, by 10.00 a.m. at the Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, would also feature a panel discussion, themed: “Reflections on the Media.’

A statement by Azu and Premium Times Books described the unveiling as “one of the most genuinely anticipated events in the media in the first half of 2024.”

It reads: “We are delighted that after weeks of promotional efforts and reviews to highlight a book that offers significant value and reward for content creators, especially the media, the public will finally get this book in their hands.”

Vice President Kashima Shettima is special guest of honour.

On the book, Idris remarked: “It significantly closes the gap between practice and entrepreneurship – a gap that has impoverished the media industry.”

Also expected at the event, to be hosted by Chairman of LEADERSHIP, Zainab Nda-Isaiah, are Vanguard Publisher , Mr Sam Amuka; Chairman of TRUST and NPAN President, Kabiru Yusuf, as well as Founder/CEO of Premium Times, Mr. Dapo Olorunyomi.

Other publishers, media owners and top executives, including the Founder of Folio Media Group and NPAN Treasurer, Mr Fidelis Anosike, are also expected at the programme.

ARISE News anchor, Dr Reuben Abati, is the book reviewer, while the panel on media comprise Founder/CEO of RadioNow 95.3FM, Kadaria Ahmed; Professor of Mass Communication, Abiodun Adeniyi; Editor-In-Chief of PUNCH, Mr. Adeyeye Joseph; CEO of Aegis & Blue, Mr Emeke Ishiekwene, and newly graduated Mass Communication student, Chisom Ukomah.

In a feedback that signalled a wider interest in the book outside the media, some present and former governors, ministers, heads of parastatals and agencies, captains of industry, NGOs and members of faith-based groups are also to attend.