Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, a  former Minister of Youths and Sports Development under the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan, launched his book: ‘On A Platter Of Gold: How Jonathan Won And Lost Nigeria’  yesterday, Thursday, November 30, 2017, at the Shehu Musa Yar’ Adua Centre in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja.
The book launch which was scheduled for 10am attracted frontline political gladiators, journalists, academia and a cross-section of Nigerians and the international community.

The Chief Host and Host of the book launch were the President of the Senate, H.E. Dr. Bukola Saraki, CON  and the Governor of Kwara State, H.E. Abdulfatah Ahmed respectively. Chairman of the occasion was the Governor of Borno State, H.E. Kashim Shettima. The Father of the day was the Emir of Ilorin, HRH. Dr. Ibrahim Sulu Gambari.

The Chief Presenter was the CEO and publisher of Ovation International Media, Bashorun Dele Momodu while Prof. Adigun Agbaje and Mr. Azubuike Ishiekwenewere the book reviewers.
The book has gone on sale nationwide after the launch.
Abdullahi, a former columnist and editor with Thisday Newspaper is currently the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

According to Abdullahi, the book is an exclusive account of the “making and the unmaking” of Goodluck Jonathan’s administration. The book gives revelations of the intrigues that surrounded the 2015 presidential election and its aftermath.