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“There
are autobiographies and there are autobiographies. When a person who is
more than 91 years old writes his autobiography, that in itself is
worth celebrating.” These were the words of Dupe Olatunbosun, chair of
the Book Presentation Committee of ‘Reflections on the Events of My
Life’, the autobiography of Samuel Babatunde Fadahunsi.

Olatunbosun was
speaking at a press conference for the book, which is set for launch at
11am on Thursday, May 5, at the Agip Hall of the Muson Centre in Lagos.
Fadahunsi is respected for his contribution to the growth and
development of engineering in Nigeria. He retired in 1972 as the first
Nigerian chief executive officer of the Lagos Executive Development
Board. He is credited with planning and town development in the Lagos
metropolis, including the Lagos Island, Surulere and Ilupeju areas of
the city.

Also at the press
conference was Olu Falomo, the chair of Reckitt Benckiser Nigeria Ltd,
who said the book is a reflection on the past that gives insight into
the future. He further described it as a celebration of the life of a
humble, respected public servant whose career spanned 60 years.

Olatunbosun commended the author for taking the trouble to write
about his life at the ripe old age of 90. “This is a call to Nigerians
from all walks of life, particularly the younger generation, to come
and learn from Mr Fadahunsi’s excellent life of service to his
community and his nation,” Olatunbosun said. The special guest of
honour at the launch will be former head of state, Yakubu Gowon, while
Reuben Abati of the Guardian newspaper, will review the book.