Obii Pax-Harry’s book adopted as recommended text by two US varsities

‘Prophetic Engagement: Issachar Mandate’, a book by Obii Pax-Harry, the Nigerian author, has been adopted as the recommended text for a master’s course by two universities in the United States.

Wagner University Pasadena and Shiloh University adopted the book for a degree programme in women leadership.

Obii, who is a barrister and solicitor in Nigeria, had been earlier invited by Wagner University as a visiting lecturer in April 2021 in recognition of the award-winning book.

He was a panelist in 2018 at the student-driven Harvard Kennedy School of Government African Development Conference alongside the presidents of Ghana and Mali as well as Babatunde Fashola, Nigeria’s minister for power.

In a statement by Nehemiah Resource Centre, Abuja on Tuesday, it was said that ‘Prophetic Engagement: Issachar Mandate’ is the first book in the Christian genre to be adopted as a recommended text by academia in the US.

The statement said the book won the Fred Grossmith’s award six weeks out of the press in 2006.

“The book, which was originally published by Destiny Image Europe in 2005, has been translated into Spanish, Korean and Portuguese as well as three Nigerian languages, Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa,” it added.

“Born to a respected educationist father, Mr Nathan Okeoma Ejiogu OON, and an entrepreneur mother, Madam Esther Ejiogu known for her genius mind, Obii is a chip off the old block who believes education is in her bloodline.

“She has served in the UK, Africa, and the USA for over two decades at leadership levels including media, executive member on the Christian Broadcasting Council of Great Britain, and as a member of Editorial Advisory Board of Sundiata Post.

“She currently serves on the leadership team of the global network A Company Of Women (ACW), catering to women leaders from the seven continents of the world.”