A Handbook of Language and Communication for Nigerian Legislators and Legislative Staff by Dahiru Muhammad Argungu - Paperback

 This book discusses the power of language and oratory as critical leadership skills,but its main focus is onthe Nigerian politician where the author has specifically discussed in detail the tactics, techniques and strategies associated with achieving more efficient and effective communication within the Parliament or Houses of Assembly, covering a wide range of topics,among them the debating skills. No doubt, efficient communication frequently comes in handy to uplift or popularize a leader, a statesman or politician, as the author has briefly cited examples in this book of a handful of leaders across the world, historically, to prove the undeniable link between oratory and leadership. In addition, the author, himself a trained and former official (verbatim) reporter in the Nigerian legislature as well as a Professor of Linguistics, has devoted certain chapters of the book to the nature of duties in the legislature targeting mainly legislative aides and assistants, administrators and official reporters, legislative interpreters and translators, etc., all with the object of enhancing the skills of these categories of staff working in different capacities in the Nigerian legislatures at Federal, State and Local Government levels. Besides politicians and legislative staff, this handbook has the potentials to improve the communication ofnumerous interested persons wishing to take their skills to the next level, particularly those aspiring for leadership positions.