‘The Courage to Reform’ Book Set for Unveiling On December 1st
The book, The Courage to Reform: Architecture of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, Beyond 2027 — Statecraft, Vision for National Renewal, is set to be officially unveiled on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja.
The Central Planning Committee for the event announced the new date following the postponement of the ceremony, which was initially scheduled for November 5, 2026, due to adjustments to the official schedule of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is expected to attend as Special Guest of Honour.
The committee said the revised date was agreed upon after consultations and necessary adjustments to accommodate the President’s official engagements and facilitate his participation.
The event is being sponsored by the Grand Patron of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo.
The sponsorship is expected to support the organisation of the literary event, which will bring together government officials, political leaders, members of the diplomatic community, academics, policy experts and other stakeholders.
The publication examines President Tinubu’s leadership philosophy, policy decisions and reform agenda against the backdrop of Nigeria’s economic recovery, institutional transformation and sustainable national development.
It also analyses the challenges, opportunities and long-term implications of the administration’s approach to governance and national renewal.
Among the major policy areas explored in the book are the removal of the petroleum subsidy, tax reforms, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), local government financial autonomy, electricity sector reforms, proposed state police arrangements, forest security initiatives and the liberalisation of key sectors of the economy.
The book further examines the implications of these interventions for economic restructuring, governance, national security and institutional accountability, providing perspectives on their implementation and potential impact on Nigeria’s development trajectory.
According to the Central Planning Committee, the unveiling will provide a platform for stakeholders to engage with the policy issues and perspectives presented in the publication, particularly the administration’s reform agenda, the challenges associated with its implementation and the prospects for sustaining the country’s development process.
The committee has extended invitations to political leaders, members of the National Assembly, captains of industry, academics, traditional rulers, civil society organisations, members of the media and the general public to attend the ceremony.
The Chairperson of the Central Planning Committee and Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, expressed appreciation to invited guests and stakeholders for their understanding following the postponement, while regretting any inconvenience caused by the change in date.
She reaffirmed the committee’s commitment to a successful ceremony on December 1, 2026, at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja.
