Namadi Sambo, Governors, Jonathan To Unveil Ayima Lott-Jonathan’s Memoir In Abuja

Former Vice President Mohammed Namadi Sambo will lead prominent political figures, including former President Goodluck Jonathan and three state governors, to the public presentation of a memoir by Dr Ayima Lott-Jonathan on November 19, 2026, in Abuja.

The book, titled Gold Dust: Treasures of Quiet Years, will be unveiled at Aduvie International School, Jahi, Abuja, as part of activities marking the author’s 50th birthday anniversary.

According to a statement by the organising committee, Sambo will chair the occasion, while Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, will serve as the Chief Book Presenter.

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, will be the Chief Host and Book Presenter, with his Rivers State counterpart, Siminalayi Fubara, serving as a Co-Presenter.

Former President Jonathan is expected to attend as the Chief Special Guest of Honour.

The Chairman of the Bayelsa State Council of Traditional Rulers, His Royal Majesty, King Bubaraye Dakolo Agada IV, will serve as the Royal Father of the Day and lead other first-class traditional rulers to the event.

The memoir will be reviewed by Professor G.G. Darah, a Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Letters, renowned scholar of Folklore and Oral Literature, and former Chairman of the Editorial Board of The Guardian Newspapers.

Lott-Jonathan, who studied Law at the Rivers State University of Science and Technology, was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2003.

She later pursued further studies in education and leadership, obtaining qualifications from the National Teachers’ Institute, Nigeria, as well as master’s and doctoral degrees from Walden University, United States.

She founded Aduvie International School, Abuja, in 2008.

The 12-chapter memoir chronicles her personal experiences, with particular emphasis on her journey through the Niger Delta and the Federal Capital Territory.

Beyond personal reflections, the book explores themes of patience, determination, courage, motherhood and purposeful service. It also examines faith, coping with bereavement and the challenges of delayed fulfilment, offering lessons particularly for younger generations.

The November 19 presentation is expected to bring together political leaders, traditional rulers, academics, educationists and other dignitaries to celebrate the author’s life journey and literary contribution.