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Chief Olusegun Obasanjo

15 Jan
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has said that Nigeria has not met the aspirations of her creation, but asked the people to keep hope alive.
4 Dec
Sir: There is power and passion in the positive name of individuals, institutions, communities and countries. Perhaps, that explains the undercurrent of the moving mantra that: “Only the best is good for Bells,” as excitedly chorused by students and staff members alike, especially whenever the name of the nation’s premier private university of technology is mentioned, anywhere in the whole wide world. And they have more than one reason to be so effusive in their responses.
10 Nov
The third Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) kicked off in Cairo yesterday with former President of Nigeria and Chairman of the IATF2023 Advisory Council, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo saying that intra-African trade holds the key
29 Oct
In this speech delivered at The Niche Annual Lecture at the National Institute of International Affairs, Lagos, former Rivers State Governor and Transportation minister, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, uses his extensive experience and knowledge of public office, to dissect the issues and give insight into why the nation does not work as well as speak on what must be done at various levels to get the Nigeria of our dream.
18 Sep 2023
Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE), yesterday, berated former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, for ordering Oke-Ogun monarchs to stand up and sit down at an event organised by the Oyo State Government in Iseyin, Oyo State.
14 May 2023
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has warned that Nigeria and Africa will suffer great consequences, if they fail to give peace a chance and solve their problems through dialogue.

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