Egbujiobi Talks Civil-Military Relationship in New Book

Yinka Olatunbosun

An addition to the literary world in Nigeria is the new book by the United Nations and Nigerian Air Force award recipient, Flight Lieutenant Anthonia Egbujiobi. Fresh from Purple Shelves Publishers, the book titled, “Bridging Civil-Military Gap: Strategies for Robust Relationships and Successful Operations” will be launched next month in Makurdi, Benue State. A product of research work, the book proffers alternative solution to the upsurge of insecurity that currently plagues the country.

“We are pleased to be associated with a work that is definitely timely and relevant in these days of uncertainty due to insecurity,’’ the CEO, Purple Shelves Publishers said. “We hope that members of the civil society, individuals and the general public, will read the book and be equipped with adequate knowledge on how to collaborate with the military and make our society safer.’’

In writing the book, the author was inspired by some personal experiences during her programmes and empowerment schemes in the Congo which fetched her the recognition and award by the UN and Nigerian Air Force.
“It was while in the course of discharging duties that it dawned on me that the best way to build a safer community was if we-the military and civilians- worked together,’’ she said.
With the foreword written by the Nigerian Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, the book documents Egbujiobi’s hypotheses and recommendations regarding security enhancement in communities and the country at large.
Egbujiobi is a lawyer, a professional negotiator, mediator, conflict resolutionist and motivational speaker. She is married and blessed with two children.