In Pillars of Statecraft, Kofo Obasanjo-Blackshire presents a well-structured concept based on six foundational elements, as essential ingredients for successful state building. These concepts, Protection, Prosperity, Population, Politics, Partnership, and the double-barrelled P—prayer and pleasing God present vital arguments that emphasise their importance as fundamental building blocks for excellence in statecraft and national development. The outcome is an engaging, accessible and compelling treatise on what comprises a successful nation state, providing many interesting insights into the causes of threats and problems to human security and well-being and possible resolutions to create a fairer and safer world for all. The sincerity and compassion of the author shines through what is at times a challenging read, given the turbulence of contemporary global politics.