{
  "id": 7216164,
  "title": "At Book Presentation, IBB, Otti, Amaechi Others Laud Amuta’s Contribution to Nation Building",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/at-book-presentation-ibb-otti-amaechi-others-laud-amutas-contribution",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T01:29:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/14/at-book-presentation-ibb-otti-amaechi-others-laud-amutas-contribution-to-nation-building/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Nigerian Head of State Ibrahim Babangida attended the book presentation of Chidi Amuta's memoir, HOMAGE: Return to Familiar Places, in Lagos. Babangida praised Amuta as a journalist of international repute whose contributions to academia and journalism have shaped public discourse, supported public policy, and inspired patriotism. The book's author, Rotimi Amaechi, described Amuta as one of the best Nigerians, while Babangida called Amuta a national asset with a fertile mind of ideas and unusual insights. The memoir, spanning 24 chapters across six parts, charts Amuta's journey from an Igbo village to the university, highlighting his disciplined, curious, and endurant life. Veteran journalist Ray Ekpu commended Amuta for contributing his knowledge to the world through the book, emphasizing that journalists are professionals. THISDAY Editorial Board Chairman Segun Adeniyi described the memoir as a work of witness rather than self-celebration, balancing hope with realism. Former NIMASA Director General Dakuku Peterside expressed his appreciation for the book and its presentation as a celebration of legacy and impact.",
  "summary": "Oluchi Chibuzor Former Nigerian Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, at the weekend joined the Governor of Abia State, Mr. Alex Otti, in celebrating the contributions of academic and literary critic,",
  "key_points": [
    "Rotimi Amaechi, the book's author, described Amuta as one of the best Nigerians.",
    "Babangida called Amuta a national asset with a fertile mind of ideas and unusual insights."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The tributes to Chidi Amuta at the book presentation underscore his influence on public discourse and policy, solidifying his legacy as a respected figure in Nigerian journalism and academia.",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}