The king's quest

Acknowledgement

Acknowledgement

With all protocols in the book the bitter accusation, duly observed, I would like to thank God Almighty for his strength, grace and mercy he bestowed upon me in writing this book.

I once said: A man who goes about celebrating success, without acknowledging those who assisted him should be considered an ingrate for he is ungrateful. On saying this, I would like to appreciate the following persons or group of persons:

• My Family at Large. I thank them for their constant support especially my mom.

• Engr. Ibhe S P. He has always supported my talents and skills especially in making this book, both financially and spiritually. Thank you Daddy!.

• My editors and proofreaders: Lucky Star Oduma, Mrs. Evelyn Ezemaduka (my English teacher and former vice principal at Otovwodo Grammar school), COMR. Udeme Ken Ngbuonyebi (SEC, NASU, LGEA Ughelli North Unit). I really appreciate them for finding time to proofread this book, God bless!

• My Coach, Karen Karìe (CEO of the exotic). I appreciate her constant mentorship, support, motivation and guidance she has always given me. I also appreciate her for writing a foreward for this book out of her tight schedules.

• Mr. Eyeregba Akpobome. I really appreciate every bit of words he says to me. Sir, your wisdom holds me through.

• Joseph Ejikeme (my favorite footballer). Thank you for believing in my future.

• Favour Akinwamide (Copywriter, Author). Thank you ma, for always being there to assist.

• Chinwuba Victor-Kamsi Ugoo (our book club president, business Coach, CEO, public speaker) I appreciate you boss, for writing out a foreward and also for being there, bestowing upon me wisdom and great knowledge.

• My humble friends, Kiapene Joan, Kiapene Divine, Kingsley Oghenetega, Alfred, Nonso, Gabriel, Johnpaul and others who helped in the sales of my first book. I thank you guys for the motivation.

• My Padre, REV. FR. Jude Ukwasan. I thank you father, for your support and blessings you gave to me on publishing my first book, it relates gave me motivation.

• The principal and staff of Otovwodo Grammar school, Ughelli. I would boldly say that my teachers are very supportive and understanding. I thank my principal (Dr. Onovughe U.F) specially, for writing a foreward for this book, I must say I admire him a lot; he is a role model.

• Literary, dramatic and debating club (LDDC) Otovwodo Unit. I must confess that I appreciate the founder of this school club. LDDC gave me a medium to build up poets and make younger students discover the genius in them. I thank the president, Omohavwa Oghenevwede and his Excos for this opportunity.

• The young artists in Otovwodo Grammar school. I thought I needed some illustrations in this book hence, I decided to look for artists in the school to help me out. Surprisingly, I found out there were a lot of talented young artists in the school who were willing to help me out. I must appreciate Ani Emmanuel for his drawings of which I couldn’t include for some reasons I wouldn’t mention.

• My friends and classmates. I can’t mention all their names, but as the class prefect I have been able to connect with all my classmates and become fond of them as they are of me. I must mention a few, Omohavwa Oghenevwede (senior prefect), Bingila Favour (labour prefect), Ejovwokeoghene Blossom (head girl), Owhe Oghenemohwo, Ekenta Evaristar, Omudwowafe Petal, oghenemarho Great, Atunure Purity, Yole. There are so many, I just realized how much I have been loved. Thank you all, mentioned or unmentioned, I appreciate.

• IG Oghenekome INTL. Thank you for your help in the printing before proofreading.

• My wonderful publisher, Inemesit Hanson. Thanks for your consideration and help in the success of this book.

I would also like to say a big Thank you! to all who contributed to the success of this book whether directly or indirectly, God bless!.