Indeed, the book brought to the fore the distinguished performance of 50 different personalities in the business of shipping in Nigeria, in order to serve as a source of inspiration of value to younger generations. According to him, the book was designed to attract attention to the maritime industry in a part, a biographical narration of 50 different personalities in a specialized industry. What is offered to us therefore, is a rich insight not just on their liv es, but how they dealt with situations and survived the times. “Taking time to read through this book, Beacons of Nigeria Maritime Industry, I like the fact that the writers of the book focused on people who stand tall in a specialized industry. Taking together, they constitute an inspiring testament dedicated to men of excellence who are upstanding, not grand standing and wear the garb of distinction,” he said.

Source: The Guardian April 11, 2018 02:37 UTC