By Benue Info-pedia Editorial Desk 

A public presentation of a new book examining neo-colonialism and economic dependency in Nigeria is scheduled to take place in Makurdi on Saturday, October 3, 2026, with members of the public invited to participate in the intellectual gathering.

The book, titled Neo-Colonialism and Economic Dependency in Nigeria, was authored by Hon. Comr. Abraham Jabi, Ph.D., and will be presented at Sese Park and Event Centre, No. 10, Deeper Life Camp Road, opposite International Market, Makurdi, Benue State.

The programme is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m.

The invitation, issued by the Central Planning Committee (CPC), describes the presentation as an opportunity for participants to engage with ideas surrounding neo-colonialism, economic dependency and Nigeria’s development.

The subject raises broader questions about the factors shaping Nigeria’s economic development, including the country’s relationship with foreign economies, domestic production, trade, investment and the capacity of local institutions and businesses to generate sustainable economic opportunities.

Neo-colonialism is a term used in political and economic discourse to describe forms of external influence that may continue after formal colonial rule. Economic dependency, meanwhile, is commonly discussed in relation to the extent to which developing economies rely on external markets, capital, technology, goods or other resources.

The extent to which these concepts explain Nigeria’s present economic circumstances remains a subject of academic, political and economic debate. The book presentation is therefore expected to provide an opportunity for the author to explain his arguments and for participants to engage with, question and discuss them.

The discussion could also have relevance to Benue, where agriculture, local commerce, small businesses and household livelihoods remain closely connected to wider economic conditions in Nigeria.

The choice of venue, located opposite the International Market in Makurdi, also places the event near one of the city’s important commercial areas, potentially providing a practical setting for conversations about markets, local production, trade and economic opportunities.

For Benue Info-pedia, the event presents an opportunity to document not only the formal launch but also the ideas and perspectives emerging from the discussion.

Rather than treating the presentation as an endorsement of any particular economic argument, coverage will focus on what the author says, the evidence and reasoning presented, and the questions raised by participants.

The organisers have invited members of the general public to attend the presentation.

The event will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Sese Park and Event Centre, No. 10, Deeper Life Camp Road, opposite International Market, Makurdi, Benue State.