Why Mentoring Young People is my ‘Hobby’, Pantami Reveals in New Book
The immediate-past Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has reiterated his commitment to mentoring the younger generation of Nigerians to achieve success in life.
Pantami made this known at the launching of his new book titled, “A Scholar’s Journey: Navigating the Academia”, in Abuja, on Wednesday.
According to him, mentors provide helpful guidance and support to their mentees.
Part of the reasons he wrote the book, the ex-Communications and Digital Economy Minister, said was to have a literary material that will serve as a mentorship guide for youngsters in the country, and also the next generation of scholars.
“I decided to put this book together in order to support in bridging the mentorship gap and provide a soft (non-physical) approach to mentorship for the future and upcoming generations.
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“This is because writing tends to influence more people and to achieve this through this book, we can say that we have created a mentorship instrument that can outlive us. A mentor shares experience with mentees, while an author also shares experience with readers of their books,” he wrote in the maiden chapter of his book.
Pantami, while citing the story of Microsoft founder, Bill Gates, as an example of the power of mentorship, further wrote: “Gates was mentored by investor and philanthropist, Warren Buffett, who recommended the book “Business Adventures” to Gates.
“The book had a profound impact on Gates and helped shape his approach to business. You can see that in this case, the written information in the book helped Bill Gates succeed and also to become the richest man in the world for 19 years”.
Pantami’s 341-page book is based on the author’s own experience and insights, and aims to provide guidance for those looking to pursue a career in academia and other sectors.
