By JAPHET ALAKAM

In the face of  daunting problems of graduate unemployment ravaging the country now, a new book that seemingly has solutions to youths unemployment was last week presented to the public. The book, …to my Siblings, who want to succeed, a framework for a highly successful and principled life after basic education  is written by Dayo Akinola, an engineer.

The presentation which was attended by eminent Nigerians  including friends, colleagues and well wishers of the author afforded another opportunity to reflect on the author’s contributions to the development of the nation.

It was celebration and tributes galore as many of the speakers commended the author for coming out with the book at this time.

The book   is certainly a document that highlights the basic orientation required by the youths that will eventually lead them to fulfilling their dreams after graduation from schools.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the occasion, Dayo Ogunniyi who was represented by Adesina Okeowo commended the author for providing the youths with the needed manual that can enable them acquire the necessary skills and competences that would make them  self made men and women.

“For a middle aged man to talk to his siblings in such an authoritative manner speaks volumes. First, it shows that he has a stable mind and it is that mind that has propelled him to give the necessary advice to his siblings which if adhered to will change their lives for good.” He said.

In his part, the chief launcher at the occasion, Ambrose Akinniyi  commended the author whom he described as ‘’a man of integrity” for the book which he described as a master piece.

Continuing, he stated that the youths need to be re directed and directed very early in life and however advised them to do away with procrastination and face the future squarely.

In his review, Odion Odibor said that the 146 pages, six chapters book is a portable publication that contains some answers to the basic questions that people ask in life.

According to him, it is a book that is directed at the young person starting out in life and an attempt at behavior modification to encompass the good values of life.

Another highlight of the event also featured the cutting of the birthday cake by the celebrant with his well wishers.