The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has stated that it has concluded plans to host the fourth edition of its Quarterly Book Reading Programme, featuring renownedleadership expert and former Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku Peterside.
According to a statement yesterday by the General Manager, Corporate Communications, NCDMB, Dr. Obinna Ezeobi, the book reading session will hold on April 15, at the Nigerian Content Tower, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
It stated that the programme is part of NCDMB’s sustained effort to promote literacy, critical thinking, and knowledge exchange through structured engagement with leading Nigerian authors and thought leaders.
According to it, since its start in August 2014, the book reading series has served as a platform for intellectual discourse on thematic subjects, while reinforcing NCDMB’s commitment to human capital development beyond the oil and gas sector.
It explained that this edition will focus on Dr. Peterside’s book “Leading in a Storm”, which explores practical approaches to leadership in times of uncertainty, crisis, and institutional change.
It added that participants will engage with the author through a reading session, an interactive question-and-answer segment, and a book signing, providing a direct interface between the author and a diverse audience of professionals, industry stakeholders, and emerging leaders.
The statement addded: “Dr. Peterside is recognised for his work in crisis leadership, public sector reform, and organisational transformation. With over 24 years of leadership experience across both public and private sectors, he has led complex institutions and driven reforms aimed at improving performance and accountability.
“His contributions to leadership development have earned recognition from global scholars and practitioners, with Leading in a Storm described as a practical guide for navigating complex leadership challenges.”
“The book was also named Book of the Year 2025 by THISDAY newspaper, further cementing its relevance in contemporary leadership discourse.
