OSUNDE, Andrew C.Philip O. OkorieAdamu BilkisuGang D. ChassisFabumuyi A. OlutadeEdited by Amina Bashir2024-10-102024-10-102007978-978-082-760-1https://nigeriareposit.nln.gov.ng/handle/20.500.14186/1649The book examines the personality of Alhaji Dr. Shettima Ali Monguno, an incorruptible Elder Statesman and an Educationist ofgreat repute. The book extensively highlights his sensibilities and philosophy of life. Furthermore, this documentation reveals the virtues that distinguishingly established this great icon of our time in the process of his selfless service to humanity. Apart from Alhaji Dr. Shettima Ali Monguno's personal revelations and testimonies gotten in the course of this research, which are represented in italics, the book also succeeds partly on the witness of his children, former pupils and colleagues who had interaction with him, their testimonies are all in bold letters. They unveiled the personality of this man who had influenced their lives positively. In clear terms void of ambiguity and with sincerity of purpose devoid of sycophancy they unearthed various philosophies and principles, which he has held onto and they have worked for him over the years. Consequently, they have come to cherish and depend on these virtues because they are workable in practical terms.The Root from the past; A Gem is born; Boyhood in the Hood; The Forceful Entrance into western School; The Formidable Framed Mind: Sojourn through manhood; Entangled between dreams and reality; Workable Distinct Philosophy to life; Daring to demystify the challenges of Manhono; The Focused Personality; The Family Life; Marital Experience; Well Deserved Statesmanship; A Reservoir of Knowledge; Appraisal of his Personality; Advocate of Peaceful Co-existence; The Impeccable Achiever; The standing legacy.enBook