"I am happy that a book of this magnitude has been written on one of Nigeria's most dedicated politicians and philanthropists, Chief Dr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu CFR, OFR, MFR, FNISE, FNSE, FNIST, KSC (Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo). His political generosity and detribalization is legendary. A man who had vied several times for the post of president of the largest black nation in Africa sure has so many experiences in life which should be daunting for any author to pen down.
His notable philanthropy through scholarship awards to thousands of indigent students enabled them to complete their education and become useful members of the larger society. Through his various entrepreneurial outfits, thousands of jobs were created for the teeming unemployed youths across the country. As a renowned sports lover, he acquired the struggling Spartans Football Club of Owerri, renamed it lwuanyanwu Nationale, funded the team's training tour of Brazil and the team became a reference point in football artistry and management m Nigeria, winning several laurels. Indeed, the likes of Kanu Nwankwo's rise to global fame began from your feeder Academy. He is also a true statesman. eminently respected by all the sections of the political divide. He is a patriot who believed in Nigeria even as the management and editorship of hus media outfit, Champion Newspapers rotates among qualified Nigerians irrespective of tribe, tongue. or creed. Many of us have benefitted from his sage knowledge and wisdom and are applying the same in our businesses."
Alhaji Aliko Dangote, GCON,
President and Chief Executive, Dangote Group of Companies

"The part one of the book (Genesis and Training) begins with the biographee's childhood, showing his early psycho-social influences until he meets the Nigerian civil war as a young undergraduate in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The war is described in a clinical tone, in a bid to move away from touching emotional cores. The part one ends with the graduation of Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu from the University; Part Two (Rise to the Top) concentrates on Chief Iwuanyanwu's gradual rise to stupendous wealth, his political struggles and campaigns for the post of President of Nigeria, and his selfless sacrifices in public services. Part Three (Convictions and Nature) goes into the mind of the biographee to produce a facsimile of his psychology, portraying his religious beliefs, philosophy, peculiarities and philanthropic efforts. The last part focuses on his relationship with his family, his close workers and his social reputation. There is a prologue and an epilogue. There are appendices of interviews, articles and a curriculum vitae. A generous photo gallery caps the biography. American Psychological Association (APA) citation style is utilized throughout the book....
Chief Iwuanyanwu can be described as a mighty bridge upon which many power apprentices, seeking support and succor from yawning and thrashing waves, walk gingerly but to safety in political and economic cornucopia. Sometimes, these walkers give a reverent nod at the bridge as they get ensconced in the siren-wailing aura of lordly power. They do this out of respect for that bridge without which there would have been no ambrosia, nor sugar candy. Still, the waves roar under the bridge as the seasons come one way and go the other way. This may be the bridge's destiny, the bridge's destiny....
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