-Retired Colonel Bello Fadile, Nigeria’s first military-trained lawyer with a PhD in International Law, launched his memoir Nine Lives: The Bello-Fadile Memoirs on November 18, 2024, in Abuja. Dignitaries, including General Abdulsalami Abubakar and representatives of General Ibrahim Babangida attended the event.
-The five-chapter book chronicles Fadile’s life, including surviving a death sentence under General Sani Abacha, his groundbreaking achievements, and his advocacy for justice and democracy. The memoir emphasizes the transformative power of resilience, faith, and patriotism.
-Speakers at the event urged Nigerian youth to draw inspiration from Fadile’s life, highlighting his unwavering commitment to nation-building, courage, and service. General Abdulsalami Abubakar described the memoir as a testament to resilience and called on youths to emulate Fadile’s patriotism.
-Prince Adewole Adebayo emphasized rebuilding critical institutions like the military, judiciary, and civil service to address Nigeria’s insecurity. He donated 1,000 copies of the memoir to military schools to inspire professionalism and governance reform.
-Reviewers lauded the book as essential reading for history and governance students, emphasizing its lessons on resilience, democracy, and human rights. Fadile’s reflections on his trials, triumphs, and commitment to dialogue underscore the memoir’s role in fostering enlightenment and healing.
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