Mr. Obasanjo made the pledge at an event in
Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, South West
Nigeria, on Tuesday, where a book was launched to commemorate his 76th birthday celebration. The book titled ‘Olusegun Obasanjo
Presidential Legacy 1999/2007’ chronicled the
stewardship of the former Head of State as
President and Commander-In-Chief of the
Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria from 1999 to 2007. The two-volume book is composed of 20
essays written by eminent Nigerians and it
was described as an attempt on the
assessment of the Mr. Obasanjo’s
achievements in the eight years under review. The assessment was conducted on the areas
of economic development, the various reforms,
and fight against corruption among others
decisions taken by this administration. Speaking at the occasion, President Goodluck
Jonathan, represented by his Chief of Staff,
Mr Mike Oghaidume, commended the former
president for his selfless service and
leadership roles in Nigeria, Africa and the
world at large. The President had earlier in a letter stated
that Nigerians owe the former president an “enduring debt of gratitude” for his contribution to the development of the
nation. The highpoint of the event was the
presentation of prizes to winners in the inter-
collegiate competition on human security in
Africa by the Centre for Human Security
based at the Obasanjo Presidential Library. The event attracted family members, friends,
captains of industries, political associates
and members of the diplomatic corps.
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hmm, interesting photo, though would like more views of the cake.