The two new books by renowned management turnaround expert, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, continue to draw attention and praise from diverse sectors, most recently from the literary community.

The Book Section of the Port Harcourt Club, in collaboration with the Nigerian Literary Society (NLS), will host a reading, discussion, and book signing event with Dr. Dakuku Peterside on December 7, 2025, at the Port Harcourt Club.

The books, Beneath The Surface and Leading In The Storm, will be the focus of conversations moderated by Alekiri Maureen Amadi-Ejimofor and Awolanye Banigo, respectively.

A statement signed by Dr. David Chukwueke, Curator of the Nigerian Literary Society, and Chief Henry Okoli, Captain of the Book Section, Port Harcourt Club, highlighted that the event offers a unique opportunity to explore the motivations behind the books. It will also allow participants to appreciate the critical skills of crisis leadership in today’s complex and uncertain environment.

Since their debut at well-attended launches in Abuja and Lagos, these books have received accolades from international scholars—including professors from Harvard Business School and Kellogg School of Management—as well as from governors, diplomats, business leaders, and academics. This widespread recognition underscores Dr. Peterside’s significant influence as a thought leader in leadership, management, and governance.

Following his tenure as Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Peterside has expanded his global reach. He delivers keynote addresses internationally and serves as a fellow at the African University of Science and Technology, Abuja, within the Centre of Pan-African Studies.

At the university, his pioneering research focuses on leadership legacy, the intersection of business and policy, and crisis management within corporate and public sector institutions.

This prominent literary event promises to deepen public engagement with Dr. Peterside’s transformative ideas and inspire leadership across Nigeria’s socio-political landscape.