May 19, 2017 a waiter approaches olusegun obasanjo with a glass of red wine. My command by olusegun obasanjo goodreads share book. The pair got married on saturday, june 22, 1963, at camberwell green. Yakubu gowon speaks at book presentation on president. Feb 27, 2015 olusegun obasanjo news from united press international. The editor of this volume has compiled transcriptions of the nigerian presidents key speeches delivered between may 2000 and may 2001. Jan 28, 2018 the daughter of the former president, chief olusegun obasanjo, senator iyabo obasanjo bello, has given support to her father on his recent open letter to president muhammadu buhari, advising him. Meet the mothers of olusegun obasanjos 21 children. I can think of no one to whom madeleine albrights witticism on her own life applies as much as our very own chief olusegun obasanjo, gcfr, former president of nigeria and twotime head of state.
Chief obasanjo was a career soldier before serving twice as nigerias head of state. Olusegun obasanjos most popular book is my watch volume 2. Check out the list of women in obasanjos life the new times. Olusegun obasanjo, 21 may 2014 former nigeria president, speaking at the african development bank group annual meetings in.
Oluremi obasanjo in her book, bitter sweet my life with obasanjo. Chief obasanjo was a career soldier before serving twice as his nations head of state. He served as a military ruler from february 1976 to 1 october 1979, and as a democratically elected president from 29 may 1999. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Oopl contains a vast wealth of knowledge and experiences yet to be seen in nigeria and west africa. Chief olusegun obasanjo, and comments regularly on contemporary events in. Should they call the former president and retired military leader your excellency or simply general. Obasanjo became the nigerian head of state for the first time in february. Conceived in 1988, the olusegun obasanjo presidential library remained just an idea until 10 years later when the man in whose honour the project exists.
One of her children is esther olubunmi obasanjo who got married in august 2010. Books by olusegun obasanjo author of my watch volume 2. Buy obasanjo, nigeria and the world by john iliffe isbn. Chief olusegun matthew okikiola aremu obasanjo, gcfr, is a nigerian military and political leader who.
Olusegun obasanjo has 26 books on goodreads with 81 ratings. Anthony olubunmi okogie, on sunday, described the recent failed attempt by the senate to impeach president olusegun obasanjo as a ruse designed. General obasanjo was elected head of state of nigeria in march 1999. Olusegun obasanjo, soldier, statesman, author and farmer was born in ibogunolaogun in what was then abeokuta province of 1930s colonial nigeria. In his controversial book, my watch, the elder statesman listed the names of his 21 children but was silent on their mothers. Olusegun obasanjo was nigerias military head of state 19769 and president. Olusegun obasanjo speech in zimbabwe at book launch. Remodeled after the united states presidential library system, the olusegun obasanjo presidential library is primarily a historic, touristic, recreational and academic centre regarded as a national archive and place for the preservation of genuine presidential papers, documents, materials and other historic items associated with the office of president olusegun obasanjo. His later passport gave his date of birth as 5 march 1937, although this was an estimate, and there are no records of obasanjos birthdate from the time itself. Former president olusegun obasanjo, has 21 children and though he listed the names in his recent controversial book, my watch, he did not. He is an international statesman with a passion for conflict resolution and mediation.
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Wine is the drink of diplomats, he says, with twinkle in his eyes. Encomium can, however, reveal the mothers of these children and other women that had alliances with the twotime president of the country. Onukaba adinoyi ojo president olusegun obasanjo is a representation of a new breed of african leaders who have succeeded in their political careers because of having the interest of the people at heart. Biography of olusegun obasanjo and networth 2020 latest. Iyabo obasanjo bello, a former senator of ogun state. Chief olusegun mathew okikiola aremu obasanjo, gcfr, ph. Oluremi obasanjo is the mother of six of the 21 children of the former president. Despite his earlier protestations that he would not run for the presidency, mr obasanjo changed his mind, saying that he had been persuaded by his friends and. My life with obasanjo, by remi obasanjo leadership newspaper.
Dec 16, 2019 olusegun mathew okikiola aremu obasanjo, gcfr, born 5 may 1937 is a former nigerian army general who was president of nigeria from 19992007. He led the commando unit against biafran secessionists during the nigerian civil war that received the biafrans surrender. Olusegun obasanjo, nigerian general, statesman, and diplomat, who was the first military ruler in africa to hand over power to a civilian government. In nigeria, obasanjo is a household name, a civil war hero, an administrator, a successful farmer, the first military head of state to have organized an election and handed over successfully to a civilian government, a nationbuilder who initiated most of nigerias national heritage and a builder of men who introduced. Apr 23, 2003 born in abeokuta in 1937, olusegun obasanjo, worked his way up through the ranks of the army. Oluremi obasanjo, who is the mother of his oldest children, the most wellknown of them being dr. He first came to prominence as the soldier who accepted the surrender of biafran forces after the 196770 civil war.
Inside efcc report on corruption allegations against obasanjo. Former nigerian president olusegun obasanjo was in zimbabwe for the launch of the book democracy works which he coauthored with former zimbabwe finance minister tendai biti, ellen johnson. On 14th of this month, baba was interviewed the post i have sent 5,000 to all nigerians using bvn obasanjo see photos appeared first on bloogify. News about olusegun obasanjo, including commentary and archival articles published in the. Chief olusegun obasanjo was born on 5 may 1937 to his father amos adigun obasanjo bankole and his mother ashabi in abeokuta, ogun state, nigeria. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. Mar 09, 2017 i have only encountered president olusegun obasanjo twice.
Meet the mothers of olusegun obasanjos 21 children kemi. Former president olusegun obasanjo and 11 other african leaders, including thabo mbeki south africa and john kufour ghana, yesterday canvassed effective regional cooperation abiodun. What obasanjo said about atiku in his book, my watch. He was reported to have said that his mission was to restore nigeria and defeat separatism. When general abdulsalami abubakar took over as head of state following the unexpected death of abacha, he released nine key political prisoners, including mr obasanjo in june 1998. Leffingwell lectures, and this animal called man, and more on.
Speaks at book presentation on president muhammadu buhari. During nigerias presidential election campaign in february, reporters were unsure how to address poll favorite olusegun obasanjo. Olusegun obasanjo the former president of nigeria, club madrid. Such a man as described by obasanjo should be kept away from our highest seat in nigeria and not tossed on it. Political and public affairs, by olusegun obasanjo to save money in your computer system, device, as well as a lot more. Stella obasanjo, the late former first lady died on sunday, october 23, 2005, in spain after a failed tummy tuck surgery. Olusegun obasanjo is a former president of nigeria who held the position from 1999 to 2007.
Conceived in 1988, the olusegun obasanjo presidential library remained just an idea until 10 years later when the man in whose honour the project exists was released from incarceration over what. During his watch, a watchman has no sleep and no respite. Book list may include collections, editorial contributions, etc any type of book or journal citing olusegun obasanjo as a writer should appear on this list, in alphabetical order. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and. Political and public affairs, by olusegun obasanjo is offered by online, it will certainly alleviate you not to publish it. The untold story of the many women in obasanjos life and.
A new book has given an insight into how money was raised for the spirited campaign to keep former president olusegun obasanjo in office beyond his second term in. His mother died in 1958 and his father died in 1959. Obasanjos daughter, iyabo, backs father on letter to buhari. Reading a work by baba obasanjo often reminds one of a scolding school headmaster or such, frowning, punctilious, critical, this was his first book, and from the initial publication, has remained very controversial. On march 5th, 2020, most of the normal crowd around nigerias former president, chief olusegun obasanjo, like a pilgrimage, gathered at the picturesque obasanjo. Oluremi obasanjo, chief matthew aremu olusegun obasanjos first wife. Oluremi obasanjo, is the first wife of former president olusegun obasanjo. He served as nigerias military ruler 197679 and, as a civilian, as president 19992007.
Olusegun obasanjo my watch volume 2 pages 31 32 the above is atiku disected by obj as someone who was a vp under him. Olugbenga obasanjo, enitan obasanjo, and damilola obasanjo, the. Wives and children obasanjo was married three times. Inside olusegun obasanjo presidential library the guardian. Olusegun obasanjo speaks at book presentation on president muhammadu buhari. The former nigeria president olusegun obasanjo said he has donated close to 1 billion dollars to nigerians.
She also has two children for the former president. Former president olusegun obasanjo, has 21 children and though he. This is a long rambling way of saying for the record that no book has upset me more in recent times than bittersweet. Olusegun obasanjo books list of books by author olusegun.
President olusegun obasanjo is the former president of the republic of nigeria. Obasanjo, jonathan condole with buhari over abba kyaris death. Olusegun obasanjo biography, children, net worth, house, age. Latest news about olusegun obasanjo in nigeria today 21st.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. An intimate portrait of major chukwuma kaduna nzeogwu. News about olusegun obasanjo, including commentary and archival articles published in the new york times. As president muhammadu buhari and a former president, olusegun obasanjo, continue to engage in a war of words, premium times has obtained a report by the economic and financial crimes commission regarding corruption allegations against. In 2008 he was appointed by the united nations as a special envoy for africa and has since overseen democratic elections on behalf of the african union and ecowas in countries. How obasanjos failed third term agenda was funded new book. This timely book covers the first thirty nine years of his life. Olusegun obasanjo news latest breaking stories and top. The first time was in 2001 when his media adviser, the late great journalist, mr. Meet the mothers of former president olusegun obasanjos. His career is made the focus for a history of nigerias first fifty years of independence 19602010 and of african continental affairs during the same period obasanjo having been an active opponent of apartheid and an architect of the african union. In this piece, we take a closer look at all the women in his life. The name olusegun obasanjo is not strange to anybody around the world. Olusegun obasanjo is the former president of nigeria 19761979 and.
List of former president obasanjos children, wives. Eigen is hopeful that the house arrest under which obasanjo reportedly still remains will soon be lifted and that he can resume both his private and public life in all freedom. All the nigerians know that olusegun obasanjo is an expresident of nigeria, from 1999 to 2007. Olusegun obasanjo biography childhood, life achievements. Olusegun obasanjo is the author of my watch volume 2 3. Encomium weekly has however compiled their names and details below. There are some sixty speeches from a variety of political and state occasions, international summits and conferences, official openings and inaugurations.
At book presentation on president muhammadu buhari pt. Obasanjo, who doubles as a former military head of state and a civilian president has always shown that he is indispensable when it comes to nigeria. Obasanjo at 83 and the metaphor of the mystical elephant. Olusegun obasanjo speaks at book presentation on president. Rapid and faithful implementation is key to success, and we urged them to fully implement the agreements, in accordance with their stated. See all books authored by olusegun obasanjo, including africa in perspective the russell c. Read all the latest news, breaking stories, top headlines, opinion, pictures and videos about olusegun obasanjo from nigeria and the world on today.
Mar 01, 2020 olusegun obasanjo, nigerian general, statesman, and diplomat, who was the first military ruler in africa to hand over power to a civilian government. Obasanjo himself claimed to have found god while in prison, which gave him the strength to run for the country again. Former president olusegun obasanjo has donated his former residence at the presidential hilltop, abeokuta, ogun state capital, in a bid to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Olusegun obasanjo bibliography includes all books by olusegun obasanjo. Obasanjo is an evangelical christian of yoruba descent and a former baptist christian from the southwest of nigeria.
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