L-R: Book Reviewer, Sir Opeyemi Agbaje, Edidiong Akan, daughter of the Author, Rear Adm. Francis Akpan(Rtd), Udeme Ufot, Author, Efiong D. Akan, Chairman, Captain Augustine Okon, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, Eduek Akan, daughter of the Author and Obong Nseghe Uruan and Chairman Barracuda Capital Partners Ltd, Larry E. Ettah at the public presentation of Uruan: The Iboku People of the Geographical Southeastern Nigeria And Their Bakassi Economic Zone in Lagos... Monday.
By Taye Ige
On Monday, June 15, the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Victoria Island, Lagos, hosted what, at first glance, appeared to be yet another book presentation.
The gathering had all the familiar trappings of such occasions: distinguished guests, scholarly reviews, cultural performances and the ceremonial unveiling of a newly published work. Prominent personalities from Akwa Ibom State and beyond filled the hall. There were business leaders, retired military officers, accomplished professionals and public servants.
Yet, beneath the formalities lay a deeper significance.
