Wayles splashes millions at book launch

• Published date: 16 January 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

Delta-born business mogul, High Chief Emonena Victor Wayles Egukawhore JP, has splashed multi-million at the launch of three books at the weekend in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital.

The launch was part of occasion marking the retirement ceremony of the Bayelsa State Chief Judge, Justice Kate Abiri, which culminated a week-long activities.

Chief Egukawhore, chief launcher of the books and who is often referred to as the Marine Oxygen, lauded the authors for their initiatives and expressed the confidence that the books would enrich knowledge and enhance understanding of their projects.

He expressed appreciation for the honour given him to launch the books as he acknowledged the obvious efforts that went into bringing the books to fruition, stressing that he wished them well in their future endeavours.

He donated $100, 000 and N20 million naira for the books.

In the same vein, the Rivers and Bayelsa State Governments made very significant donations along with a plethora of donors.

The three books unveiled included Kate Abiri: Footprints on the Bench, Judges and Judging in Nigeria and Bayelsa State Law Reports: Volume One.

Bayelsa gyovernor, Sen. Douye Diri, who is the Chief host, hailed Justice Abiri for her outstanding achievements, noting that she swore in three Governors during her 15-year term as Chief Judge and one Governor in Rivers State.

They included Chief Timipre Sylva (2008); Sen. Seriake Dickson (2012); Sen. Douye Diri...