The acclaimed book, Language of Life and Leadership by Nasir Abdulquadri, has recorded another significant milestone under its growing subscription initiative as Hajia Rukiyat Tayo Akanbi (formerly Rukiyat Tayo Mustapha), an alumna of the 1986 Set of Federal Government College, sponsored copies of the book for students of her alma mater.
The initiative reflects Hajia Rukiyat Tayo Akanbi’s unwavering commitment to giving back to the institution that helped shape her future. By placing Language of Life and Leadership in the hands of students, she aims to inspire the next generation with timeless lessons on leadership, character, integrity, purpose, responsibility, and nation-building.
Although the author, Nasir Abdulquadri, CMD Certified Trainer, was unavoidably absent, he was represented at the presentation ceremony by the management staff of Nexus Wisdom Network.
The books were formally presented to the students by Mr. Innocent Ogbono on behalf of Mallam Nasir Abdulquadri, who also conveyed the author’s message, encouraging the students to embrace discipline, critical thinking, resilience, integrity, and purposeful living through the practical lessons contained in Language of Life and Leadership. He reminded the students that today’s learners are tomorrow’s leaders and urged them to become positive agents of change in society.
The students received the books with great enthusiasm and described the message as inspiring and thought-provoking. Many expressed their eagerness to study the book and apply its lessons in their academic pursuits and future careers.
The Principal of Federal Government College, alongside members of the school management, teachers, and students, expressed profound appreciation to Hajia Rukiyat Tayo Akanbi for remembering her alma mater and investing in the future of its students. They also commended the author for producing a book that promotes values capable of transforming young minds and building a better society.
According to the school management:
“We sincerely appreciate Hajia Rukiyat Tayo Akanbi for this thoughtful and impactful gesture. Her decision to invest in the minds of our students demonstrates her enduring love for her alma mater and her belief in the future of Nigeria. We also commend Mallam Nasir Abdulquadri for authoring Language of Life and Leadership, a book that speaks to character, leadership, purpose, and responsible citizenship. We are confident that our students will benefit immensely from its rich content and practical life lessons.”
Teachers at the event described the book as a timely resource that complements classroom education by equipping students with values and leadership principles often absent from conventional academic texts.
They noted that the donation would help shape students into responsible citizens and future leaders.
Speaking on behalf of the students, representatives expressed heartfelt gratitude to Hajia Rukiyat Tayo Akanbi and the author, promising to read the book diligently and apply its lessons in their daily lives.
They described the donation as a priceless gift that would inspire them to pursue excellence, integrity, and purposeful leadership.
The event once again demonstrated that investing in books is an investment in people, and investing in people is an investment in the future. As Language of Life and Leadership continues to gain acceptance across schools and institutions, stakeholders have called on alumni associations, corporate organizations, philanthropists, and well-meaning Nigerians to emulate this noble initiative by sponsoring copies for students across the country.
Through the generosity of Hajia Rukiyat Tayo Akanbi and the enduring message of Language of Life and Leadership, another generation of young Nigerians has been empowered with ideas capable of shaping brighter futures and contributing meaningfully to national development.
