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A trio of respected voices from politics, academia, and communications have thrown their weight behind Leading in a Storm, the latest book by Dr. Dakuku Peterside, describing it as an essential guide for leaders navigating today’s turbulent world.
Senator Daisy Danjuma, Executive Chairman of South Atlantic Petroleum, called the work “a clear, practical guide for navigating crisis and disruption,” saying it is relevant to both public and private sector leaders.
“Dakuku Peterside emphasises key tools such as understanding context, maintaining composure, making sense of complexity, proactive decision-making, effective communication, adaptability, teamwork, and continuous learning,” she said.
According to her, any leader serious about thriving in today’s uncertain world will find the book indispensable.
Professor Lilian Imuetinyan Salami, immediate past Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin and former Chairman of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities, stressed the book’s timeliness.
“With the world experiencing turmoil in all aspects of existence, leaders must be adequately equipped to navigate uncertainties,” she said, urging a shift from reactive crisis management to proactive, transformative leadership.
Prof. Salami highlighted Peterside’s call for competencies such as Contextual Intelligence, Strategic Foresight, Decisive Action, and Adaptive Resilience.
Meanwhile, a Public Relations exper, Lami Tumaka, Chairman of Blue Economy Nigeria Limited, described the book as “a masterclass in crisis leadership.”
Drawing from her experience working with Peterside during his tenure as Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), she said, “Peterside’s emphasis on adaptability, resilience, and decisive action is a timely reminder that effective leadership is crucial in times of uncertainty.”
Building on his earlier bestseller, Strategic Turnaround: The Story of a Government Agency, Peterside distils lessons from politics, public administration, and years of hands-on leadership into what he calls a “field-tested playbook” for thriving in volatility.
The book equips readers to read context, communicate with clarity, make tough calls under pressure, and mobilise teams to adapt no matter the headwinds.
