The Office of the Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Governor of Nasarawa State has concluded arrangements for the public presentation of a new book titled “Shadows Within”, written by Ali Abare.
The event is scheduled to hold on Friday, 28th November 2025, at the Conference Hall of Luxury Hotel, Shendam Road, Lafia, beginning at 2:30 pm prompt.
According to the programme released by the organisers, the ceremony will be held under the distinguished chairmanship of Ambassador Musa Ilu Mohammed.
The Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, will serve as the Special Guest of Honour, while Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura will grace the event as Guest of Honour.
A series of expert presentations have been lined up for the launch.
- Professor John Adeiyongo of the Department of English and Linguistics, University of Jos, will review the book.
- Professor Suleiman Ismaila Nchi of the Faculty of Law, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, will present the book to the public.
- The keynote address will be delivered by Professor A.A. Kana (SAN), National Deputy Secretary of the APC.
The event will also feature HRH Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad I, Emir of Lafia, as Royal Father of the Day.
In addition, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, former APC National Chairman, will serve as Father of the Day, while Hon. Imaan Suleiman Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs, has been designated Mother of the Day.
The book will be formally launched by the Accountant General of Nasarawa State, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ahmed Musa Mohammed, who is billed to serve as Chief Launcher.
The Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Shu’aibu Labaran Magaji (SAN), will function as Chief Host.
A strong team of co-launchers will support the unveiling, including:
Prof. M. S. Haruna; Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada; Rt. Hon. Speaker Danladi Jatau; Alh. Ahmed Yakubu Mohammed (Executive Chairman, Nasarawa State Board of Internal Revenue Service); Dr. Faisal Shuaib, former NPHCDA Boss; IGP Mohammed Adamu (rtd);
Alhaji Danladi Halilu Envulanza, former NJC Secretary; Hon. Safiyanu Isa, ALGON Chairman, Nasarawa State; and Architect Shehu Tukur.
The host of the event is Hon. Ali Abare, Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Governor of Nasarawa State.
The publication is expected to attract dignitaries from across the country, reflecting the growing intellectual and literary engagements within the state’s leadership circle.
