The first Lady of Lagos State, Dame Abimbola Fashola, has called on Nigerian youths to embrace reading culture as a tool for self discovery, self development and nation building. She said this at the public presentation of the book titled ‘the Eagle’s personality written by the founder, Covenant Harvester Christian International Ministry, Dotun Ojelabi, in Lagos recently.

Emphasizing the importance of reading to youth and national development, The First Lady of Lagos State Dame Abimbola Fashola who was represented by Gbemi Sasore, that “there is urgent need for Nigeria youths to embrace the culture of reading, as it is the only path towards sustainable development”.

Lamenting, the backdrop of reading among the youths, she noted that children and most people now stay glued to television rather than read. Harping on the ideals propounded by the book, she noted that a cthread that runs throughout the book from the beginning of the first page to the last chapter is deep spiritual insights with its relevant references from the scriptures coupled with wise practical nuggets for anyone that picks up this book to live a life that is bound to fulfill destiny, actualize ideas and reach the zenith”.

Reviewing the book, the CEO of lanterna books, said that DotunOdewusi has done well by drawing from his wealth of experiences over the years. According to him, “the book encourages individuals to rise to their potentials which God has created them. It aims at igniting the fire in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges in life. Quoting extensively from the Holy Scriptures, as well as other formidable voices of our time, the Eagle’s personality, emphasis the necessary quality individual should possess. There are seven chapters in this book, with each chapter dwelling on the personality of the eagle.

Roll call at the well attended event include Tonye Cole, CEO Sahara group, Pastor and Mrs Itua Ighodalo, Femi Pedro, former deputy governor of Lagos state, Pastor Remi Ceo of Latena books, Mrs. Kali Alahaja Brown, Femi Adefarasin, first lady of Lagos State, Dame Ambibola Fashola represented by Gbemi Shasore, Dele Momodu, Publisher, Ovation magazine, Senior Pastor guiding light assembly, Kayode Sofola SAN, and a host of others.