Olusegun Obasanjo
Olusegun Obasanjo
Olusegun Mathew Okikiola Aremu Obasanjo, GCFRis a former Nigerian Army general 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...
NationalityNigerian
ProfessionWorld Leader
Date of Birth5 March 1937
CountryNigeria
It has been a tough campaign, but once again Nigerians have proved themselves and turned out in numbers for this historic day, at least in my constituency, ... We are hopeful the transition to democracy will be smooth, and with the rest of the world watching, Nigeria will once again regain its former glory.
Religion mixed with politics in a multi-faith country like ours portends destruction and devastation.
I will open my arms to welcome him,
Last time I was here there were pillboxes, roadblocks and sandbags on the road from the airport. There is only one set of sandbags this time,
is a flow out of Plateau. If the governor in Plateau had taken the right steps, there would not have been Kano. You don't deal with symptoms and leave the disease.
We are happy that we are witnessing this day. Our government shall do its best to meet the hopes and aspirations of our people,
The best thing that I will want to have is not to have debt at all, ... So when you talk of rescheduling, I'm apprehensive. When you talk of remission, even staying of interest for some time, will be one way. But we cannot, we cannot, talk of being able to do what we need to do ... bearing the burden of debt that is hanging over us at this time.
strive at this meeting to come out with solutions.
As your president of a democratic and civilian administration, I believe this is what God Almighty has ordained for me and my beloved country and its people.
While there are enormous challenges ahead, we have recorded some modest achievements in the areas of peace and stability.
This meeting attests to full acceptance of our country back into the Commonwealth and also signifies the endorsement by the association of our progress in democratic governance.
asks all Nigerians to pray for all those aboard the plane and their families.
This government was highly touched by this unfortunate incident, which claimed such a number of lives. The nation is in a state of grief and a state of mourning.
It is unfortunate. Any military takeover anywhere in the world is out of fashion and should be regarded as unfortunate. Any short-circuit of democracy is not in the best interest of the people.