Olusegun Mathew Okikiola Aremu Obasanjo, GCFR
(/oʊˈbɑːsəndʒoʊ/; Yoruba:Olúṣẹ́gun Ọbásanjọ́[olúʃɛ̙́ɡũ ɒ̙básandʒɒ̙́]; born circa 5 March 1937) is a former Nigerian Armygeneral who was President of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007. A Nigerian of Yoruba descent, Obasanjo was a career soldier before serving twice as his nation's head of state, as a military ruler from 13 February 1976 to 1 October 1979 and as a democratically elected president from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007. From July 2004 to January 2006, Obasanjo also served as Chairperson of the African Union.
His current home is Abeokuta, the capital city of Ogun State, where he is a nobleman as the holder of the chieftaincy titles of the Balogun of the Owu Lineage and the Ekerin Balogun of the Egba clan of Yorubaland.
Family and early life
Ọbasanjọ was born in Ogun State; and grew up in Owu (Abeokuta). His first name, Olusegun, means "The Lord is victorious".
The Oloye Obasanjo's first wife, Mrs. Oluremi (Remi) Obasanjo, is the mother of his oldest children, the most well-known being Dr. Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, a former Senator of Ogun State.
"Religion mixed with politics in a multi-faith country like ours portends destruction and devastation."
"Nigeria has no business with poverty. With our human and material resources, we shall strive to eradicate poverty from our country."
"Let me make a solemn pledge before all of you, before the whole world and before God, that I will devote all my energy and all I possess in my power to serve the people of Nigeria and humanity."
"Yet there comes a time in the life of a patriot when abdication would amount to a betrayal if not outright treachery."
"My gut feelings and my faith tell me that until God shuts a door, no human can shut it."
"I can assure you that Nigeria is not just the number one item on our agenda. Nigeria is in fact the only item on our agenda."
"Corruption, the greatest single bane of our society today."
"Many are the people, Nigerians and non-Nigerians, dead and alive, that God has used and is still using in the course of my life journey."
"Unfortunately, the true force which propels our endless political disputes, our constant struggles for political advantage, is often not our burning concern for democracy, it is often of our dedication to the principle of the rule of law."
"Pope John Paul II not only visited Nigeria twice but stood by the country in its fight against dictatorship and injustice."
"We will work to bring an element of stability to the price of oil."
"We will as soon as possible reexamine our laws and policies and eliminate all obstacles to genuine investment."
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Tinubu & Other Nigerian Leaders Mostly Belong To Prison - Olusegun Obasanjo In Explosive Interview
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Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo says Africa is paying for the fall of Gaddafi
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has told Focus on Africa the entire sub continent is paying the price for the fall of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi.
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‘You Fix Your Salaries, Allowances Yourself, It Is Immoral’, Obasanjo Calls Out NASS
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Africa ... States of Independence - Olusegun Obasanjo
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The former Nigerian president about Nigerias progress, problems and the country's strive towards democracy.
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Nigeria's ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo speaks on Kenya's anti-government protests
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Olusegun Obasanjo - I Am Done With Partisan Politics (WATCH VIDEO)
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has reaffirmed his decisions to stay away from partisan politics and remain a statesman.
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[LATEST] Former Nigeria President, Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo Named Horn Of Africa Envoy
Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has been appointed as the Africa Union's envoy to the Horn of Africa.
It comes amid political and security crises in the region, in particular, Ethiopia, where a civil war has been raging in the northern region of Tigray since November.
Chairperson of the AU Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, says the former Nigerian leader would intensify engagements with all relevant political actors and stakeholders in the region, towards entrenching durable peace and stability within the Horn of Africa.
Mr. Obasanjo is due to arrive in the region in the coming weeks and the Africa Union (AU), which has its headquarters in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, has asked all sides to support him.
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Olusegun Obasanjo gives his last interview as Nigerian president to Al Jazeera's Andrew Simmons.
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Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo on Life After Aso Rock
"Straight Talk Africa" on December 21, 2011- The former President of Nigeria Olusegun Obasanjo sat down with "Straight Talk Africa" host Shaka Ssali during the Sullivan Foundation Honors event in Washington, D.C. to share his personal perspective on life after Aso Rock, West African nation's seat of power.
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Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has told Focus on Africa the entire sub continent is paying the price for the fall of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddaf...
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has told Focus on Africa the entire sub continent is paying the price for the fall of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi.
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has told Focus on Africa the entire sub continent is paying the price for the fall of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi.
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has reaffirmed his decisions to stay away from partisan politics and remain a statesman.
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Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has been appointed as the Africa Union's envoy to the Horn of Africa.
It comes amid political and security crises ...
Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has been appointed as the Africa Union's envoy to the Horn of Africa.
It comes amid political and security crises in the region, in particular, Ethiopia, where a civil war has been raging in the northern region of Tigray since November.
Chairperson of the AU Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, says the former Nigerian leader would intensify engagements with all relevant political actors and stakeholders in the region, towards entrenching durable peace and stability within the Horn of Africa.
Mr. Obasanjo is due to arrive in the region in the coming weeks and the Africa Union (AU), which has its headquarters in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, has asked all sides to support him.
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Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has been appointed as the Africa Union's envoy to the Horn of Africa.
It comes amid political and security crises in the region, in particular, Ethiopia, where a civil war has been raging in the northern region of Tigray since November.
Chairperson of the AU Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, says the former Nigerian leader would intensify engagements with all relevant political actors and stakeholders in the region, towards entrenching durable peace and stability within the Horn of Africa.
Mr. Obasanjo is due to arrive in the region in the coming weeks and the Africa Union (AU), which has its headquarters in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, has asked all sides to support him.
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"Straight Talk Africa" on December 21, 2011- The former President of Nigeria Olusegun Obasanjo sat down with "Straight Talk Africa" host Shaka Ssali during the...
"Straight Talk Africa" on December 21, 2011- The former President of Nigeria Olusegun Obasanjo sat down with "Straight Talk Africa" host Shaka Ssali during the Sullivan Foundation Honors event in Washington, D.C. to share his personal perspective on life after Aso Rock, West African nation's seat of power.
"Straight Talk Africa" on December 21, 2011- The former President of Nigeria Olusegun Obasanjo sat down with "Straight Talk Africa" host Shaka Ssali during the Sullivan Foundation Honors event in Washington, D.C. to share his personal perspective on life after Aso Rock, West African nation's seat of power.
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has told Focus on Africa the entire sub continent is paying the price for the fall of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi.
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has reaffirmed his decisions to stay away from partisan politics and remain a statesman.
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Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has been appointed as the Africa Union's envoy to the Horn of Africa.
It comes amid political and security crises in the region, in particular, Ethiopia, where a civil war has been raging in the northern region of Tigray since November.
Chairperson of the AU Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, says the former Nigerian leader would intensify engagements with all relevant political actors and stakeholders in the region, towards entrenching durable peace and stability within the Horn of Africa.
Mr. Obasanjo is due to arrive in the region in the coming weeks and the Africa Union (AU), which has its headquarters in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, has asked all sides to support him.
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"Straight Talk Africa" on December 21, 2011- The former President of Nigeria Olusegun Obasanjo sat down with "Straight Talk Africa" host Shaka Ssali during the Sullivan Foundation Honors event in Washington, D.C. to share his personal perspective on life after Aso Rock, West African nation's seat of power.
Olusegun Mathew Okikiola Aremu Obasanjo, GCFR
(/oʊˈbɑːsəndʒoʊ/; Yoruba:Olúṣẹ́gun Ọbásanjọ́[olúʃɛ̙́ɡũ ɒ̙básandʒɒ̙́]; born circa 5 March 1937) is a former Nigerian Armygeneral who was President of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007. A Nigerian of Yoruba descent, Obasanjo was a career soldier before serving twice as his nation's head of state, as a military ruler from 13 February 1976 to 1 October 1979 and as a democratically elected president from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007. From July 2004 to January 2006, Obasanjo also served as Chairperson of the African Union.
His current home is Abeokuta, the capital city of Ogun State, where he is a nobleman as the holder of the chieftaincy titles of the Balogun of the Owu Lineage and the Ekerin Balogun of the Egba clan of Yorubaland.
Family and early life
Ọbasanjọ was born in Ogun State; and grew up in Owu (Abeokuta). His first name, Olusegun, means "The Lord is victorious".
The Oloye Obasanjo's first wife, Mrs. Oluremi (Remi) Obasanjo, is the mother of his oldest children, the most well-known being Dr. Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, a former Senator of Ogun State.
He was arrested, tried and sentenced to death in the tragic saga that implicated dozens of prominent Nigerians, including Olusegun Obasanjo (a General and former military Head of State who would later ...
The Tinubu administration came prepared with a firm action plan to address the shortcomings that persisted during President Olusegun Obasanjo’s time when Atiku was vice president.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday restated that he is not a member of any political party ... Obasanjo recalled that during the 1999 election when he (Obasanjo) competed against Alex Ekwueme, ...
The Tinubu administration came prepared with a firm action plan to address the shortcomings that persisted during President Olusegun Obasanjo’s time when Atiku was vice president.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo recently reflected on his time in prison, recounting the pivotal role his late wife, Stella, played in securing his release ....
Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo and his deputy Atiku Abubakar, will lead dignitaries to the events commemorating the 80th birthday of the iconic economist and journalist, Onyema Ugochukwu, a statement said yesterday.
“They said to him, ‘You are a fighter, you are a fighter’,” says Meaza, tears rolling down her cheeks ...European diplomat ... About 600,000 people died, according to Olusegun Obasanjo, a negotiator for the African Union and former president of Nigeria ... .
It will be painful if the Tax Bills are consigned to the legislative historical dustbin like the constitutional reforms by former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration which failed to see the ...
Nigerians have not forgotten this, nor would they be comforted by Atiku’s antecedents when he ran the economy in the first term of President Olusegun Obasanjo’s government between 1999 and 2003.
Moreover, during one of the annual memorials, in 1982, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, himself a serving Owu chief, described the late Oba Ajibola as a reformer, saying, “Oba Ajibola indeed exuded ...
Featured in the documentary, was Nigeria’s former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, who shared his personal struggles living with diabetes for 50 years and emphasised the importance of early intervention ...