PHOTOS: Pantami Hails Author of “Big Opinions” for Documenting Contemporary Issues in Nigeria

Pantami Hails Author of “Big Opinions” for Documenting Contemporary Issues in Nigeria

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Ali Pantami, has commended Hashim Suleiman, the author of a new book on contemporary issues in Nigeria.

The Minister made the commendation at the unveiling of the book titled “Big Opinion” in Abuja.

Pantami, who was represented by Dr. Idris Yelwa, a Director at the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, pointed out that books play a key role in fostering leadership, creativity, and innovation.

“The process of writing books involves research, critical thinking, and experimentation which help to build the capacity of the author for innovative things and creativity, among others.

“Similarly, readers are able to learn a lot from the wealth of experience of the authors.  It is often said that experience is the best teacher, through books we can gain insights into the experience of the authors and those that they have written about.”

The Minister, therefore, described the ‘Big Opinions’ author as a gifted intellectual, with an undying passion for research and opinion writing.

Reviewing the book, the Publisher of PRNigeria and Economic Confidential, Mal. Yushau Shuaib, applauded the author’s ability to fairly analyze contemporary national issues, while also proffering solutions to the country’s woes.

“The author is a fearless public commentator, whose analyses on trending national issues are top-notch,” he said.
In his remarks, an elated Suleiman paid tributes to his parents for nurturing and guiding him throughout his life.

He said that he is a believer in freedom of expression as far as it is for the betterment of society.

Shuaib said the book which is a collection of the author’s published articles in the media covers major contemporary political issues in Nigeria.

“From my assessment, I can say that the 99 articles in the Book cover politics at state, national and global levels.

“While some of Hashim’s arguments are straightforward, others are controversial and contentious.

“The author also succeeded in defending some individuals and groups against attacks by critics as he captures intrigues and controversies surrounding the issues at stake.”

Shuaib, therefore, recommended the book to students, political scientists and researchers, who wish to broaden their horizons on topical socio-political and economic issues affecting the country.

At the unveiling of the book which coincided with the author’s 40th Birthday Anniversary, his parents, business people, politicians and friends graced the occasion.

His father, Pharmacist Hashim Ubale Yusufu, described the author as very brilliant who was focused, independent-minded, and very caring personality.

“Suleman is a son that we are very very proud of for being a great ambassador of the family,” Pharmacist Hashim said.

Born on October 5, 1982, Hashim hails from Garungabas in

Mallam Madori Local Government Area of Jigawa State. After obtaining the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) at the Federal Government College, Kwali, Abuja in 1999, he proceeded to the Federal University of Technology, Yola where he obtained a B.Tech (Hons) Geology.

After his NYSC programme in Bayelsa State, he stayed behind for almost a year and mingled with people from

various backgrounds, ethnicities different faiths, and beliefs. That overstaying afforded him the opportunity to appreciate the diversity of the people and also exposed him to the real lives of average Nigerians. This imbibes the spirit of nationalism and patriotism in him.

As a member of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society, Hashim had working experience with Dantata and Sawoe Construction Company, Hajaig Construction Nigeria

Limited, Lufem Engineering Limited, and finally Mangrovetech/Kakatar Construction and Engineering Limited as Site Manager.
It was in 2015 that he moved to the public sector..

During his sojourn in the private sector, the author, Hashim got inspired to set up a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), One Heart Initiative for Equity and Good Leadership for motivating and empowering the youth to progressive and productive ventures.

It is his radicalism and the burning desire to ensure positive change in society that triggered his interest in writing opinion articles and posts on social media. Some of his musings are contained in this book of Opinion writings.

By PRNigeria