At least 45 serving and past
presidents across the globe are expected to grace the 80th birthday ceremony of
former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, an official has said.
The Chairman, Publicity and Media
Sub-committee of ‘Obasanjo at 80’, Dayo Adeneye, stated this on Wednesday while speaking with journalists.
Mr. Adeneye, who is the Ogun
State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, said the high point of the
ceremony will include the commissioning of the multi-billion naira Presidential
Library and Mosque projects in Abeokuta.
He described Mr. Obasanjo as a worthy,
exemplary leader worthy of emulation and architect of modern Nigeria.
He said the grand opening of the
Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) attested to the popularity and
honour bestowed on him as one who has continue to contribute to the development
of the nation and humanity.
“Obasanjo is a worthy and
exemplary leader, who, most leaders in the world, are emulating his leadership
skills. Let me say that no fewer than 45 serving and past presidents and 700
important personalities in the world would attend the grand opening of OOPL
this weekend,” he stated’’.
“The library is first of its kind
in Nigeria and has over 42 million knowledgeable materials, books and
documents, including Obasanjo’s primary school uniform, shoe, military cap and
uniform, first car (Volkswagen) and other personal things”, he added.
He said despite the fact that the
former president was no more in government, he still relates with present and
past leaders in Nigeria and other countries, due to his vast experience in
government.
Speaking in the same vein,
Peter Okebukola, Chairman, Obasanjo at 80 Celebration Committee,
described the former president as an epitome of knowledge, who has used his
wealth of experience in government and agriculture to transform his country and
others.
Mr. Okebukola said the history of
Nigeria would be incomplete without mentioning Mr. Obasanjo.
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