NCC boss Danbatta, other prominent Nigerians to grace Omoniyi Ibietan’s book launch

Dr Omoniyi Ibietan, the Head of Media Relations at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), will have his book, titled “Cyber Politics: Social Media, Social Demography and Voting Behaviour in Nigeria,” formally presented to the public on July 25, 2023, according to the book’s publishers, Premium Times Books.

The unveiling ceremony will take place at the main auditorium of the NCC’s communications and digital economy complex in the Mbora District of Abuja, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The book, published by Premium Times Books, consists of 460 pages spread across 12 chapters.

The book delves into a crucial phase of Nigerian democracy, particularly focusing on the 2015 presidential election and offering valuable insights into the future of voting behaviour in the country.

The formal presentation of the book will be made by Professor Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC.

According to the report, Danbatta also wrote the foreword for the book, adding that a panel discussion will be held, moderated by Chido Onumah, a social rights activist and coordinator of the African Centre for Information and Media Literacy.

The panel session will explore the dynamics of politics and its influence on the last two general elections in Nigeria and it will also delve into the potential implications of cyber politics in future elections.

The author, Dr Ibietan, along with Professor Abiodun Adeniyi, a mass communication scholar, and Mojeed Dahiru, a writer and newspaper columnist, will participate in the panel session.

Prominent personalities, including Prof. Umar Danbatta, have praised the book and the author.

In his foreword, Prof. Danbatta commended the author for analyzing the historical context of Nigerian politics and democracy, as well as the relationship between social media and voting behaviour.

He described the book as a compelling narrative that provides valuable insights and incisive analysis of various political communication themes.

Since June 12, 2023, the book has been available in both hardback and softback versions in bookstores nationwide. Electronic copies of the book can also be purchased on online platforms like Amazon.

The public presentation of the book is expected to be attended by prominent Nigerians and stakeholders in Nigerian politics and the cyber/digital ecosystem.