US EditionNigeria: At 88, Obasanjo Still a Force in Nigeria's Progress
- During an event for his 88th birthday, Olusegun Obasanjo highlighted the need for Africa to overcome colonialism and slavery to progress, stating, 'We may not be able to make progress as we should'.
- Eghosa Osaghae stated that over 12.5 million people are trapped in modern slavery in Africa, which is approximately 60 percent of the global total of 20.9 million enslaved people.
- President Bola Tinubu praised Obasanjo for his significant contributions to Nigeria, noting, 'Sometimes General Obasanjo is controversial, but his regular interventions have helped shape public policies'.
- Obasanjo called for a 'second independence' for Africa through meaningful decolonization, asserting that 'we must not forget the dark history and painful past'.
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History will be kind to you, Governor Abiodun tells Obasanjo at 88th birthday
Governor Dapo Abiodun describes former President Obasanjo as an advocate for peace. The post History will be kind to you, Governor Abiodun tells Obasanjo at 88th birthday appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
'I'm incurably optimistic about Nigeria'
Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has asserted that until Africa breaks completely from slavery and colonialism of all forms, it may never be able to make progress as it should. Obasanjo said that the continent must do all it can to shrug off residues of colonialism and Slavery, so as not to be re-enslaved again. He stated this during his 88th birthday celebration and book launch, held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Ab…
Obasanjo: my parents named me Matthew but I don't fancy it - Daily Trust
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday said he has since dropped Matthew from his name because he did not fancy it. This is just as he called for decolonisation of names as part of moves to break out from the shackles of slavery, slave trade and colonialism by Africans. He said there is a need for Africa to free itself from the shackles in order to make progress politically and economically. He spoke in Abeokuta, Ogun State, during a pu…
You are a leader of all seasons, Sen. Mark hails Obasanjo at 88 - THE AUTHORITY NEWS
By Abbanobi -Eku Onyekachi, Abuja Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, has paid tribute to former President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 88th birthday, describing him as a “leader of all seasons” ¹. In a goodwill message, Senator Mark praised Chief Obasanjo as a rare patriot whose hard work and commitment to nation-building are immeasurable. In press statement by Paul Mumeh, Media Adviser to Senator David Mark,Senator Mark noted that …
Set yourselves free from colonialism, Obasanjo urges African leaders
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has advised African leaders to break from all forms of colonialism and slavery for the continent to attain its greatness. Obasanjo stated this at a programme … The post Set yourselves free from colonialism, Obasanjo...
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