Pakistan: How I Saw It | Memoirs and Reflections
| Author: Mohammed Bello Abioye Binding: Paperback Pages: 143 Language: English Year: 2023 ISBN: 978-969-448-835-6 Price: PKR1400 / US$15 (Export) Publisher: IPS Press Content |  |
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About the Book
This monograph recounts Ambassador Mohammed Bello Abioye’s encounters and interactions with Pakistani officials and stakeholders at all levels as part of his diplomatic duties. It also describes notable aspects of Pakistan, such as the patriotism and nationalism of its people, society, form of government, political structures, judiciary, electoral processes, and civil service, among other features. The monograph also elaborates on the economy and discusses the state of infrastructure development. It then delves into the domestic and geostrategic issues that define Pakistan’s unique circumstances, touching upon various challenges and opportunities and what lies ahead for the nation. Overall, this monograph aims to provide a fresh perspective on Pakistan, dispelling myths and offering a more nuanced understanding of the multifaceted country.
About the Author
Administrator, public policy analyst, politician, businessman, and community leader, Alhaji Mohammed Bello Abioye was employed into the Kwara State Civil Service as an Administrative Officer in 1984. He rose through the ranks, rising from Administrative Officer II to Deputy Director of Administration and Finance and served in those capacities in the State Health Management Board, Ministries of Health, Education, Lands and Housing, General Services Department of Governor’s Office. Before his retirement from the service in 2016, he rose to the position of Director of Administration and Finance. In 2020, he was appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary by President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR), President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Subsequently in 2021, he was assigned as Nigeria High Commissioner to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan with concurrent accreditation to the Republic of Maldives and Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. He is married with children. His hobbies include debating, traveling and socio-political networking.
