Nigeria's intellectual heritage

"This book originated from papers presented at an international conference organised by Arewa House, Centre for Historical Documentation & Research of Ahmadu Bello University, Kaduna in collaboration with the United States Embassy in Abuja. It was held in March 7th 2007 to kick start a major project on the procurement, preservation, conservation and digitization of the rich Nigerian ancient Arabic / Ajami manuscripts heritage for the development of new knowledge"--P. [4] of cover.