Published in 2015
Wealth without Work is the third in the series of Dr. Adetolu Ademujimi’s “7 Demoters of Nigeria’s Destiny”, which is an adaptation of Mahatma Gandhi’s “7 deadly public sins”. The 301-page book published in 2015 explored a thought-provoking phenomenon of having wealth without embracing jobs or careers that one can proudly tell on a global television. While emphasizing that work can be both hand work and brain work, the book throws light on the concept of entrepreneurship as demonstrated by billionaire Chief Adebutu Kesington, CON, KJW, to whom the author dedicated the book. Wealth without work also philosophically delved into the concepts of contentment as a “debatable word in a despicable world” and employability skills of Human capital development of graduates under a topic “Things they may not teach you in school”.
Praises for Wealth Without Work
Through his voyage into yet another subject in Gandhi’s philosophical bank, Tolu has drawn both theoretical templates and empirical evidence to situate wealth in the path of human labour & certain values and I hope his effort will improve knowledge and substantially benefit the world, especially Nigeria’s youths-dominated population.
Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, CON, Executive Governor, Ondo state, Nigeria
Dr. Ademujimi is a brilliant writer who documents all available opportunities for our youths. Tolu’s proximity to his immediate generation fondly combines his rich out-of-the-box thought processes, commendable research skills, over-the-years writing prowess, and passion for mentoring & knowledge-sharing to profoundly communicate the deep meanings of wealth and work to youngsters and leaders of today & tomorrow in Nigeria and the world at large
Prof. Sidi Osho, Pioneer & former Vice Chancellor, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Ekiti State; Founder, Sidi Osho Foundation, Nigeria
In the Nigerian economy with an unprecedented high rate of unemployment and disguised unemployment, low entrepreneurial skills, and rush for white collar jobs that are not available, our today’s youths, in millions, hopelessly ill-prepared and confused, will do just about anything to survive. Tolu, a medical doctor-turned-writer has in his latest book – Wealth without Work, proffered solutions and fresh ideas to tackle this hydra-headed socioeconomic challenge. The book is a timely literary piece worth consulting.
Mr Akinsola Akinfemiwa, OON, Chairman Heritage Bank; former Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Skye Bank, Nigeria
This book, the latest from Dr. Adetolu Ademujimi, provides an alternative interpretation of wealth and value, one with the potential to inspire a generation of readers! The book’s greatest strength lies within the passion and integrity of its author. It is a book written from the heart, sharing the author’s vision, but also written with the engagement of Dr. Ademujimi’s sharp and perceptive intellect. As a result, this book is not only engaging but insightful!
Dr. Elaine Clark, Ph.D, Senior Lecturer, Healthcare Management, Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, United Kingdom
Published in 2015
Wealth without Work: A fantastic public sin is a revised edition of Wealth without Work (the third in the series of Dr. Adetolu Ademujimi’s “7 Demoters of Nigeria’s Destiny”, which is an adaptation of Mahatma Gandhi’s “7 deadly public sins”). The 319-page book (paperback) published in 2018 took the discussion of wealth and work a notch higher than the previous edition by emphasizing the place of team work as “a smart condiment for wealth”, using the colony of ants as a metaphorical case study, It also shares a comprehensive story of Ijebu-Jesa-born billionaire businessman and Chairman of Timsed Group, Bashorun Rotimi Obeisun, to whom the book was dedicated and publicly presented in commemoration of his (Bashorun Obeisun’s) 60th birthday.
Praises for Wealth without work: A fantastic public sin
Through his voyage into yet another subject in Gandhi’s philosophical bank, Tolu has drawn both theoretical templates and empirical evidence to situate wealth in the path of human labour & certain values and I hope his effort will improve knowledge and substantially benefit the world, especially Nigeria’s youths-dominated population.
Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, CON, Executive Governor, Ondo state, Nigeria
Dr. Ademujimi is a brilliant writer who documents all available opportunities for our youths. Tolu’s proximity to his immediate generation fondly combines his rich out-of-the-box thought processes, commendable research skills, over-the-years writing prowess, and passion for mentoring & knowledge-sharing to profoundly communicate the deep meanings of wealth and work to youngsters and leaders of today & tomorrow in Nigeria and the world at large
Prof. Sidi Osho, Pioneer & former Vice Chancellor, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Ekiti State; Founder, Sidi Osho Foundation, Nigeria
In the Nigerian economy with an unprecedented high rate of unemployment and disguised unemployment, low entrepreneurial skills, and rush for white collar jobs that are not available, our today’s youths, in millions, hopelessly ill-prepared and confused, will do just about anything to survive. Tolu, a medical doctor-turned-writer has in his latest book – Wealth without Work, proffered solutions and fresh ideas to tackle this hydra-headed socioeconomic challenge. The book is a timely literary piece worth consulting.
Mr Akinsola Akinfemiwa, OON, Chairman Heritage Bank; former Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Skye Bank, Nigeria
This book, the latest from Dr. Adetolu Ademujimi, provides an alternative interpretation of wealth and value, one with the potential to inspire a generation of readers! The book’s greatest strength lies within the passion and integrity of its author. It is a book written from the heart, sharing the author’s vision, but also written with the engagement of Dr. Ademujimi’s sharp and perceptive intellect. As a result, this book is not only engaging but insightful!
Dr. Elaine Clark, Ph.D, Senior Lecturer, Healthcare Management, Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, United Kingdom
Published in 2013; Foreword by Chief Ifedayo Adedipe, SAN
Education without character is the second in the series of Dr. Adetolu Ademujimi’s “7 Demoters of Nigeria’s Destiny”, which is an adaptation of Mahatma Ghandi’s “7 deadly public sins”. As I stated in this mind-shifting 180-page book published in 2013, “Education without Character is like a head without a brain”. Over the years, the quality of education had dipped in Nigeria while character dipped also. However, whereas formal education in the elitist parlance may appear to have enjoyed massive private sector participation to bolster its technical content, the free fall of character education in these institutions is made manifest in the society at large with the retinue of evil geniuses that they at best produce. This book therefore marshals out practical ways through which critical societal units – family, schools, social constructs etc. can halt this epidemic.
Praises for Education without character
Dr. Tolu Ademujimi, who demonstrates that his character was subject to strong effort at being formed, draws from contemporary Nigerian challenges to bring one of Ghandi’s 7 deadly public sins alive. Reflecting on this could save his generation.
Prof. Pat Utomi, political economist, pioneer Professor of Entrepreneurship, founder of Centre for Values in Leadership (CVL) and Presidential flagbearer in 2011 general elections
Here is Tolu with another conscientious work coming on the heels of his inspiring, revealing and though-provoking publication titled Politics without principles. This time, Education without Character, which bemoans the premium placed by our society solely on academic qualifications to the detriment of ethics., is a must-read for us all and a wise counsel to promote good character alongside qualitative education in our collective drive to restore Nigeria to a glorious path of destiny.
Prof. Niyi Akinnaso, Professor of Anthropology, Temple State University, United States of America, and columnist, Punch newspapers (back page of Tuesday Punch)
Tolu’s book titled Education without character is not only timely, topical, useful, relevant but contemporary in view of the recent educational challenges in Nigeria at all levels. Yes, I? agree with him that Education without character means no education. Therefore, I submit that education in Nigeria should be for growth and not for gain in order to add value to our vertical, horizontal and horizovertical development. I therefore strongly recommend the book to all.
Prof. Ralph A. Akinfeleye, Professor of Journalism and Mass communication, Chair and Head of Dept. of Mass communication and Radio Unilag 103.1FM, University of Lagos
Tolu’s book applies a philosophical approach to dissect the societal challenges of Nigeria. The spectrum of being literate, then knowledgeable, then educated, forms the basis of award of university degrees to those found worthy in learning and character. Do our children undergo moral moulding during early years at home and school? Do the teachers have the moral character to encourage and challenge the pupils to develop character? Does the nation have national role models? As we strive to answer these questions, this book is a call to go back to our roots of morality and mentorship and exposes the consequences of unplanned development and growth as a national strategy.
Prof. Fred Jaiyesimi, Consultant physician and Professor of Nephrology, Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu
Dr. Ademujimi has raised a crucial issue which forms a significant part of the foundation of a nation’s growth; Education with character training included. This book points out how lack of character education has affected our nation as evident in every facet of our society today. It is worth noting that the book is not aimed at completely condemning the system as it also points out areas where highly educated and character-trained individuals have upheld the system. Haven experienced education system of both the United Kingdom and Nigeria as a student and also a teacher, I can identify with the issue which the author has brilliantly elucidated. This piece of publication, I feel, is eminent. Therefore, I strongly recommend it.
Dr. Miss Ololade Olatunji, 25-year old Ph.D holder in Chemical Engineering (with a focus on modelling and optimizing topical delivery systems), University of Loughborough, UK.
Published in 2022
Decentralization Is A Lifeline for the unity, security & development of all the 36 States, Federal Capital Territory & 774 Local Government Area Councils and the over 200 million Nigerians therein. This book comprehensively and dispassionately burrows into the concept of restructuring, and recommends the “legal, geographical, administrative, political & economic” devolution of powers from an overcentralized Federal Government to these eight hundred and eleven (811) constitutionally-recognized federating units at a speed that recognizes the dire need for emergency rescue of an ailing nation. The Foreword is written by iconic lawyer, Chief Wole Olanipekun, OFR, CFR, SAN while the brave lawyer-turned-Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, penned his words to endorse this healing book.
Praises for DIAL 811: DEFT OR DAFT?
The governance context of Nigeria in the early 1960s was replete of efficient management of the country’s multi-faceted social, religious, tribal, economic and political identities, all of which have regrettably faded and left sour tastes in our mouths over the past two decades of the 21st century. The wobbling foundation of this ineptitude began showing cracks after the federalism-promoting 1963 constitution was discarded for a centralization-prone unitary system by the gallant men meant of the garrison who supplanted democratic authorities for decades. Dr. Tolu Ademujimi’s deep-seated inquiry into this constitutional anomaly, which has resulted in the colossal failure of government at all levels to redeem our dying nation from the throes of death in all ramifications, is a critical response to a chronic national problem. The young man has continued to demonstrate the quality of his education as well as character; the two subjects that his book published in 2013 and titled Education without Character, whose foreword I gladly wrote, focused on. I wittingly receive and recommend this crack-mending and decentralization-centered book to all Nigerians, whose closer State and Local governments have been exasperatingly reduced to ultra-weak appendages of an over-sized and farther Federal unit.
Chief Ifedayo Adedipe, SAN, Constitutional lawyer and Bashorun of Akure Kingdom, Ondo State
The ideological divide within the calls for restructuring has been wittingly filled by the objective, practicable and intellectual offer of this well-timed book. Its elucidating depth makes it a quintessential reference for a roundtable meeting of devolution agitators, secession campaigners, political practitioners and nation builders in the urgent process of objectively reviewing our current governance structure. Without a history of occupying any political office till date, Tolu continues to re-define the corridors of national patriotism and governance criticism through his awesome devotion to the use of superior arguments and overwhelming knowledge. I am particularly pleased by the legal basis that Tolu, a medical doctor, brings into the concept of decentralization in this book that swells his impeccable authorship profile. I support this restructuring work, which has not only significantly contributed to Nigeria’s contemporary evolution in public governance but passed the greater buck of doing the needful alteration of the status quo to those with political authority.
Remi Olatubora, Ph.D, SAN, former Attorney-General & Commissioner for Justice, Ondo State
Nigeria is not functioning at any appreciable capacity level. That is an undisputed fact. Many have done nothing more than grumble about the unacceptable state of affairs. I have a mantra for the engagement of civil society in contributing to the progress of our country. It is “Say something; Do something!”. While Nigerians are just ‘saying something’, I am happy to see that Adetolu Ademujimi is also ‘Doing Something’. The intellectual consistency and patriotism that Tolu, a medical doctor-cum-writer offers the Nigerian Project is phenomenal. His latest book comprehensively examines the topical issue of restructuring with lucid thoughts. Different elements of Devolution of Powers and Federalism are cleverly captured. While recommending this healing book to the sick governance structure of Nigeria, I urge all who buy it to comprehensively study his novel recommendations of decentralization targeted at the current 36 States, Federal Capital Territory and 774 Local Government Areas. This is diametrically opposed to the six regional governance structures advocated by several other devolution proponents. In all, Tolu’s work brilliantly spells out the recognition by his generation of the urgent need to discard the illogical and “tried & failing” unitary system currently in use in today’s Nigeria.
Mr. Jimi Agbaje, Pharmacist, boardroom guru, Politician, 2015 and 2019 Governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for Lagos State
Published in 2023
23 Presiding Questions for 2023 Presidential Quests: Their Ambitions Versus Our Convictions is a collection of 23 critical questions under 4 subheads relating to Nigeria’s development and they were asked prior to Saturday, 25th February, 2023 Presidential elections organized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria. The four categories include:
Section A – Reform of governance structure for decentralization/federalism, economic revolution & security restoration;
Section B – Revamp of physical infrastructure;
Section C – Recovery of social architecture; and
Section D – Remodeling of political culture.
These interrogations spanned 23 weeks from Saturday, 17th September, 2022, to Saturday, 18th February, 2023 with massive dissemination of same to thousands of persons, majorly Nigerians, through various media channels. The 2023 Presidential candidates and Nigerians alike were expected to state their positions on each question from the guided options. After the encouraging participation across board, this question series has been put together in a book that is not to be sold to anyone but widely disseminated alongside the responses of the majority therein.