"Charts the history of the Nigerian book and from its earliest days through to the 1980s and 90s - when the publishing industries went into a period of marked decline - and through to the present day. Examines various aspects of the contemporary publishing scene including issues such as copyright and piracy, and presents the author's views on the history, merits, and future of Nigerian book fairs. The author is Executive Director of the Nigerian NGO Synergy Educational." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 810)