Chief Olusegun Matthew Okikiola Ogunboye Aremu Obasanjo GCFR [1] [2] (// ⓘ; Yoruba: Olúṣẹ́gun Ọbásanjọ́ [olúʃɛ́ɡũ ɔbásanɟɔ] ⓘ; born c. 5 March 1937) is a Nigerian general and statesman who served as Nigeria's head of state from 1976 to …

Feb 26, 2025 · Olusegun Obasanjo is a Nigerian general, statesman, and diplomat, who was the first military ruler in Africa to hand over power to a civilian government. He served as Nigeria’s military ruler (1976–79) and, as a civilian, as president (1999–2007).

12 hours ago · Olowu of Kuta, Oba Dr Hameed Adekunle Oyelude, celebrates former President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 88th birthday, honouring his legacy in Nigeria’s development. Photo credit: The Olowu of Kuta Source: UGC "Today, I want to congratulate former President Olusegun Aremu Okikiola Obasanjo, who turns 88," the monarch said.

18 hours ago · The President, in the tribute to Obasanjo, stated, inter alia: “Today, as former President Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo turns 88, I pay a special tribute to an extraordinary leader and statesman who has made enormous contributions to Nigeria’s development and whose life for the past six decades is woven deeply into the fabric of Nigeria’s history.

19 hours ago · Today, as former President Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo turns 88, I pay a special tribute to an extraordinary leader and statesman who has made enormous contributions to Nigeria’s development and whose life for the past six decades is woven deeply into the fabric of Nigeria’s history. ... General Obasanjo also made history as the military leader ...

17 hours ago · With several national and international honours due to his contributions to national development and roles in resolving crises in Africa and beyond, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who clocks 88 today, has been described by many as father of modern Nigeria, FELIX NWANERI reports Like most great men of his kind, the height reached and kept by Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, a former Head of State ...

Oct 17, 2024 · Beyond the borders of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has been a formidable advocate for African unity and development. His tenure as the Chairperson of the African Union epitomised his commitment to fostering peace, stability, and economic cooperation across the …

Aug 4, 2021 · When Olusegun Okikiola Aremu Obasanjo enlisted in the Nigerian army in March 1958, he saw the army as an opportunity to obtain an education in civil engineering while earning a salary. He could not have imagined that less than ten …

Apr 8, 2022 · Olusegun Obasanjo, former president of Nigeria, will be remembered for his roles in the rebirth of African Union and peacemaking.

Mr. Obasanjo is one of the most distinguished elder statesmen of Africa. He served as President of the Republic of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007, and before that as the Head of the...