Nigeria, July 24 -- At the recent public presentation of the book, According to the President, by Mallam Garba Shehu, former presidential spokesperson, precisely on 9 July, a moment of unexpected eloquence and emotion stole the spotlight. Amidst a sea of statesmen and dignitaries - including former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon, former Vice Presidents Atiku Abubakar and Yemi Osinbajo, and a host of ministers and public figures - a young boy, no older than nine, confidently approached the podium. Clad in a flowing white babanriga, he moved with the grace of royalty and the command of a seasoned orator.

With the calm precision of someone far beyond his years, he adjusted the microphone, glanced at the press cameras, and began his spee...