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Olusegun Obasanjo, on his 89th birthday, reaffirmed his commitment to Nigeria, highlighting democracy, governance, and youth investment as key to Africa’s future.
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, marking his 89th birthday in Abeokuta, reaffirmed his lifelong commitment to Nigeria, calling leadership a heavy burden and profound blessing.
He reflected on key moments including his role in the Nigerian Civil War, the 1979 peaceful transition of power, and his imprisonment under Gen. Sani Abacha for opposing authoritarian rule.
Obasanjo emphasized that Africa’s challenges stem from weak institutions and poor governance, not resources, and called for stronger democratic systems, youth investment, and diaspora engagement.
He praised Nigeria’s first democratic handover as a defining achievement and endorsed the African Continental Free Trade Area as a path to growth.
Current President Bola Tinubu honored Obasanjo’s legacy, recognizing his contributions to Nigeria’s democracy and Africa’s development.
Olusegun Obasanjo, en su cumpleaños número 89, reafirmó su compromiso con Nigeria, destacando la democracia, la gobernanza y la inversión juvenil como claves para el futuro de África.