A team comprising renowned scholars and writers have authored a book, “Wind of Hope,” which is the official biography of President Goodluck Jonathan.

The book is segmented into 10 chapters, each focusing on particular aspects of President Jonathan’s life.
The project team, which has 10 famous writers, is coordinated and edited by an editorial board of five professors, among whom is acclaimed historian, Ebiegberi Alagoa, Yakubu Ochefu, Okon Uya and Bawuro Barkindo.

Others in the team included Tunde Faniyan, Dr. Ibitamuno Aminigo, Dr. Felix Tuodolo, Tam Fiofori, Dr. Ambily Etekpe, Daminabo Opubo, Williams Nyingifa and Mr. Ono Akpe, who is the Project Coordinator, among others.

In a statement to herald its official presentation, Mr. Akpe said, each chapter of the biography seeks to bring to the fore,  the story and unique character traits of a man, who rose from a humble beginning to the country’s pinnacle of political power.

“Several interviews, featuring family and close friends and associates, were conducted alongside in_depth research, all aimed at revealing who Dr Jonathan is, how he thinks and what he believes in.

“His humble mien and meteoric rise to power have elicited great curiosity about his person and has generated discourse not only locally but also within international circles.

“While many believe that events in his life are divinely ordained and directed, others believe he is indeed the vehicle God intends to use to bring succour, healing and comfort to the downtrodden masses of Nigeria.

“Wind of Hope amply satisfies the curiosity of all those who seek to know more about President Jonathan. It reveals aspects of his life story and character traits that many do not know,” Akpe said.

The book will be launched on January 6, 2011 at the International Conference Centre, Abuja