Olu Falae's Autobiography Offers Insights on Civil Service Reform

"The Triumph of Grace," an autobiography by Olu Falae, provides an in-depth look at his significant contributions to Nigeria's civil service reform from 1963 to 1977. Tunji Olaopa discusses Falae's critical role as a civil servant and his involvement with the National Manpower Board, where he faced challenges during the civil war and the implementation of the second and third development plans.

The book narrates Falae's experiences, including his response to the Murtala Muhammed administration's reforms, which aimed to address inefficiencies in the civil service. Falae was tasked with leading a panel that recommended fundamental reforms to regain the civil service's effectiveness.

The autobiography spans twenty-two chapters, detailing Falae's journey as a husband, father, economist, banker, politician, and public servant, emphasizing the importance of his insights for future administrative reforms in Nigeria.