Senator Adego Eferakeya, a professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology, at the weekend, Amukpe, Sapele, Delta State, presented his Autobiography titled; “My Life Journey So Far,” to mark his 76th birthday anniversary celebration.

Professor Omamurhomu Okobiah in his opening remark as the chairman of the occasion, described Sen. Eferakeya as embodiment of academic excellence and a genius who achieved great feat through determination.

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He noted that the Sen. Eferakeya who represented Delta Central Senatorial District in the 5th Senate braced all odds to attain enviable position in life, stressing that no man is born without abilities to succeed.

The book reviewer, Prof. Ray Ozolua, his former student and a colleague at the University of Benin, stated that the book which has 14 chapters with 492 pages, chronicles Sen. Eferakeya’s life from birth, early life, education and work life, his family, religion, community life, his brief adventure into politics, opinions of others on the man Eferakeya, recognitions and awards, his academic publications and worldview.

Unveiling the book, Prof. Sam Oyovbaire, former minister for information, urged the younger generation to form the habit of reading books, adding that the craze for internet is gradually eroding book reading culture.