By Sunday Ani
Foremost security company in Lagos, Sheriff Deputies Limited, has concluded arrangements to launch a book in honour of its late founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Charles C. Anyasi.
This was revealed in a statement by the late Anyasi’s son, Island Anyasi, who is currently the CEO, a copy of which was made available to the Daily Sun.
Titled, ‘The Signature of Success’ the book launch will be held on May 31, in Ikorodu Lagos by 11am prompt.
The book was jointly authored by the junior Anyasi, who currently champions his father’s legacy as the CEO of the company and a contributor to the biography, Eric Aligwu.
According to the authors, the book comprises nine inspiring chapters, and mostly employs a third-person narrative on the views of late Anyasi’s life of humble beginnings and background, including his schooling, Christian and entrepreneurial life, up until to his death, as well as people’s thoughts about his experiences and his legacies.
Island noted that stories of self-made entrepreneurs were always personified by hard work, determination and dedication. “These three words sum up the life and journey of the late founder of Sheriff Deputies Limited, whom you will read about his unusual biography, in the book titled; The Signature of Success.
“This biography details the life of a man with humble beginnings and how he was able to navigate the many challenges of his personal life to build a reputable company with over 2000 employees in Nigeria.
“In this 70-page book, you will be taken on an intriguing journey through the lenses of those closest to him. You will read in utmost amazement of how he rose from grass to build one of the top private security companies in Nigeria.
“We leave work to pray because prayer works. This and many more are some of the unusual nuggets you will be getting from this inspirational book. Also, in the book you will learn about the role of mentorship in the life of a budding entrepreneur and how you should never underestimate the power of branding when building a business in a highly competitive industry,” he said.
Published by Sevhage Publishers and available in select bookshops across the country, the book can also be ordered online through the Sheriff Deputies website, www.SheriffdeputiesLtd.com and it will be delivered to your doorstep.