Weeks ago, I came accross a column written by one of my mentors, Professor Ayo Olukotun, and I thought I'd share especially with all that's going on in today's politics. Enjoy. Jenny. “The reading habits of politicians matter because in what they choose to read will be found what they think and what they will do” – YARN MARTELL (CANADIAN NOVELIST) As the opening quote sourced from award winning Canadian novelist Yarn Martell suggests what politicians, presidents especially read or fail to read are of profound importance to gauging the quality of their minds, worldview, imaginative depth and what decisions they are likely to take. In 2011, candidate Jonathan appeared to grasp the importance of the reading culture of leaders when he launched “a bring back the book” campaign featuring a carnival and presentation of his book entitled “My friends and I”. The book was reviewed by Dr. Reuben Abati; Special Adviser to the President on media. Ennobling as that campaign w...
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