Chief olusegun matthew okikiola aremu obasanjo, gcfr, o. Royal armouries royal historical society scholarly digital editions. Mr obasanjo then said he had retired from politics and returned to his home state and set up a poultry and pig farm. Olusegun obasanjo at 80 african icon, global treasure. Olusegun obasanjo became the steward of a country suffering economic. Obasanjo was democratically elected as president in 1999 and served two terms.
Former president olusegun obasanjo, in his recent controversial book, my watch, listed the names of his 21 children but he did not mention their mothers. Joined the army and received training in nigeria and abroad. Nigerian president olusegun obasanjo and other african leaders have come together as a united force to educate africans about the danger of covid 19 pandemic. The olusegun obasanjo foundation was established with the vision of advancing human security in africa. Olusegun obasanjo was nigerias military head of state 19769 and president 19992007. Social security administration public data, the first name obasanjo was not present. Olusegun obasanjos most popular book is my watch volume 2. An abuja high court sitting in wuse zone 2, has restrained obasanjo from proceeding with plans to publish or have someone publish on his behalf, a new autobiography entitled my watch. The olusegun obasanjo library complex exists a full community. Properly harnessed and planned for, this is a tremendously positive force for change. An account of the nigerian civil war, 1967 to 1970 has generated readership, controversy, comments and further promote interest about the history of the 1967 to 1970 civil war in nigeria and also to provide a bibliography of relevant sources of information on the civil war for wouldbe researchers, librarians, scholars.
Obasanjo, nigeria and the world african affairs oxford academic. Oopl contains a vast wealth of knowledge and experiences yet to be seen in nigeria and west africa. Former south african president, thabo mbeki, yesterday, paid a visit to the olusegun obasanjo presidential library, oopl, in abeokuta, the ogun state capital and. My life with obasanjo, the 63yearold oluremi claims in the page book that the former president is a master in the art of deception, an exploiter, a violent and unrepentant wifebasher and lacking sexual discipline as he unrepentantly engaged in a string of affairs with single and married women she names several. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Encomium weekly can, however, reveal the mothers of these children and other women that had dalliances with the twotime president of the country. Former president olusegun obasanjo launched his autobiography my watch with the royal african society on wednesday 11 february 2015. Olusegun obasanjo, born march 5, 1937, abeokuta, nigeria, nigerian general, statesman, and diplomat, who was the first military ruler in africa to hand over power to a civilian government. 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. Jun 18, 2007 obasanjos real father a paternity controversy it may sound stranger than fiction, but as daylight melts into darkness, the rumour about obasanjos igbo roots is gaining currency. His book sets an admirably high as well as a new standard for african. He remains the first such military ruler in africa who handed over the power for a democratic government. Try searching on jstor for other items related to this book.
Founded the african leadership forum, based at his otta farm. Obasanjos real father a paternity controversy it may sound stranger than fiction, but as daylight melts into darkness, the rumour about obasanjos igbo roots is gaining currency. Not my will, about his service to the nation as military head of state. To commemorate the occasion, the presidential library bearing his name was opened in. Olusegun obasanjo is the author of my watch volume 2 3. Ideologically a nigerian nationalist, he was a member of. In doing so, obasanjo became nigerias first military ruler to hand over power to a democratically elected civilian government. Olusegun obasanjo has 26 books on goodreads with 8220 ratings. Olusegun obasanjo was nigerias military head of state 19769 and president. Rewiring politics to africas advantage and millions of other books are. 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. Obasanjo presidential library, first in africa commissioned. Yesterday, nigerias military government ordered the immediate release of general olusegun obasanjo, the chairman of tis advisory council, and eight other prominent political prisoners, an. Good governance is needed to make africa work olusegun.
May 10, 2018 while that is the most dramatic episode recounted in obasanjos memoir, african presidents daughter, detailing murderous political skullduggery was hardly the reason for obasanjos book. And this group of mostly young people will be connected with each other and the world through mobile devices. What obasanjo discusses with buhari during his visit to presidential villa. Inside the olusegun obasanjo presidential library complex. Olusegun obasanjo was president of nigeria 19992007 and chairperson of. Proposal introduction nigerian leaders often see their country as the natural leader of the african continent. Obasanjo was president of the federal republic of nigeria first, between february 1976 to september 1979 as the military head of state and between may 1999 to may 2007, just after nigeria switched the government to democracy. And the countrys foreign policy is best understood and assessed in the context of its regional and. He served as the army general of nigeria and as a military ruler remained the head of state from february 1976 to october 1979. Nairaland forum nairaland general politics obasanjos ebook my watch now available 12119 views buhari with itagiwa. Obasanjo gave low priority to the economic community of west african. Olusegun obasanjo is freed from prison transparency.
He served as nigerias military ruler 197679 and, as a civilian, as president 19992007. The name olusegun obasanjo is not strange to anybody around the world. It will double its population to two billion by 2045. Apr 10, 2017 the olusegun obasanjo presidential library oopl is the first in africa to be modeled after the presidential libraries of the united states. In february 1989, obasanjo published a book that proved highly contro versial. Feb 20, 2015 my watch spans large expanses of time, from the precolonial owu history, to early abeokuta and the last throes of an independent city state at turnofthecentury colonial nigeria, to the early life of its author, his civil war experience, his stewardship of the transitional government of 19761979, the interregnum, his second appearance on. African countries should replicate obasanjos library mbeki. Akinwunmi ambode, with asiwaju bola tinubu and ogun state governor, sen. Iliffe says that he did not approach obasanjo in writing the book. Olusegun obasanjo foundation, london, united kingdom. Encomium weekly can, however, reveal the mothers of these children and other women that had dalliances.
Olusegun obasanjo, retired general and former president, turned 80 on sunday. Subsaharan africa faces three big interrelated challenges over the next generation. Egite oyovbaire, 1 book isaac sagay, 1 book hans d orville, 1 book ade olomola, 1 book elkanah omioye ajewole, 1 book meto, edgar onwuamaegbu, 1 book leslie derfler, 1 book john iliffe, 1 book onukaba adinoyiojo, 1 book ebenezer babatope, 1 book tunde olusunle, 1. It encompasses the presidential library and museum, several tourist attractions such as the zoological gardens, the amphitheatre, the adire and african fabrics centre, as well as several advocacy centres that highlight president obasanjos ongoing preoccupation with improving the lot of his fellow citizens, chief of which are the.
Again, soyinka attacks obasanjo in new book nigerian news. Obasanjos ebook my watch now available politics nigeria. Olusegun obasanjo, is now a bona fide worker of noun, as he inspected his office space at the institutions abeokuta study centre in ogun state on. Nuhari and obasanjo president muhammadu buhari and olusegun obasanjo, former president, on monday held a private meeting at the presidential villa in abuja. Sheme said obasanjo had expressed satisfaction at the office space allotted him and promised to work for the progress of the university. The museum, located in abekouta nigeria, is dedicated to the life and work of olusegun obasanjo, president of nigeria on two occasions. Latest news about obasanjo in nigeria today th may 2020. Obasanjo and the first built presidential library in africa. 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. The emergence of a democratic nigeria in may 1999 ended 16 years of consecutive military rule. Former nigerian president, chief olusegun obasanjo, has said rather than limit women to the other room, there should be a deliberate effort to maximise their potential to make meaningful.
Olusegun obasanjo, nigerian general, statesman, and diplomat, who was the first military ruler in africa to hand over power to a civilian government. Shagari ousted from power, obasanjo critical of subsequent military regimes. However, the external environment played a significant role in the sense that nigeria expended her resources on african causes during obasanjos regimes. 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. Transparency international is the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption. Obasanjos real father a paternity controversy sahara. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. I was blown away by what i found in obasanjos presidential museum located in. Olusegun obasanjo is a former president of nigeria who held the position from 1999 to 2007. I dare obasanjo to meet me oneonone on any podium to present the facts of that stewardship to the.
While that is the most dramatic episode recounted in obasanjos memoir, african presidents daughter, detailing murderous political skullduggery was hardly the reason for obasanjos book. Boasts of 15 million documents, two million books, 4,000 artifacts nigeria made history, yesterday, with the commissioning of the first presidential library in the african continent. This book argues that the controversial end to his presidency must be. Chief olusegun matthew okikiola aremu obasanjo, gcfr, is a nigerian military and political. Obasanjo, nigeria and the world boydell and brewer. The olusegun obasanjo presidential library oopl is the first in africa to be modeled after the presidential libraries of the united states. This animal called man, a philosophical reflection on the nature of man written during his time as a political prisoner.
Olusegun obasanjo biography childhood, life achievements. He became increasingly critical of subsequent nigerian military regimes. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mar 06, 2017 olusegun obasanjo, retired general and former president, turned 80 on sunday. Books by olusegun obasanjo author of my watch volume 2. He served as nigerias military ruler 197679 and, as a civilian, as president 19992007 obasanjo attended baptist boys high school in abeokuta, in southwest nigeria, and later worked as a. By then more than half of africans will be living in cities.
Since the time he met obasanjo in 1984 at the murtala muhamed airport in lagos, he succeeded against the exceptions of his colleagues, in building a rapport that culminated in his being the right hand publicity man for obasanjo. A day at the olusegun obasanjo presidential library by wale okediran the first of its kind in nigeria and probably africa, oopl continues the distinguished tradition where the nations president. Friends, families and well wishers of mrs oluremi obasanjo, first wife of former president olusegun obasanjo, gathered yesterday in lagos to launch the book written by her entitled bitter sweet. Justice valentine ashi made the order following an exparte application filed before him by a chieftain of the peoples democratic party, pdp, in the south. African countries should replicate obasanjos library. Olusegun obasanjo following in the steps of his previous memoirs, my command and not my will, olusegun obasanjos my watch is more than the story of the obasanjo presidency told by the man himself. Says, 2017 budget will not be padded under my watch obasanjos book my watch adapted to nollywood moviephoto obasanjos book my watch about atiku 1. Again, soyinka attacks obasanjo in new book nigerian. Olusegun obasanjo stopped from publishing his autobiography. Obasanjo exhibited the same overbearing personality both as military and civilian leader. I won the election and became president, and one of the things which i had to deal with was that of the coup in. A day at the olusegun obasanjo presidential library by. During his watch, a watchman has no sleep and no respite.
Chief olusegun obasanjo was president of nigeria from 1999 to 2007 and. An overview olusegun obasanjo presidential library. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Olusegun obasanjo has authored several books, significant amongst them, my command, about his experiences in the nigerian civil war. But he also continued to sit on a number of international committees dealing with african problems, and set up his own african leadership forum. It is a memoir of a lifetime spent in service to country, of a man who has been destined with the watch, with the vigilance, with the.
Oct 16, 2017 former south african president, thabo mbeki, yesterday, paid a visit to the olusegun obasanjo presidential library, oopl, in abeokuta, the ogun state capital and urged other ex african leaders to. To commemorate the occasion, the presidential library bearing his name was opened in his home town the previous day. It is possible the name you are searching has less than five occurrences per year. The olusegun obasanjo presidential library oopl serves as an inspiration for many people on the importance, values and rewards of leadership through servitude, embodied by olusegun obasanjo. Olusegun obasanjo presidential library abeokuta, nigeria. In 1962 he was stationed at the royal college of military engineering in. My watch book launch with olusegun obasanjo youtube. This library was designed and built in the expansive style of the ronald reagan presidential library in simi valley, california. Yesterday, nigerias military government ordered the immediate release of general olusegun obasanjo, the chairman of tis advisory council, and eight other prominent political prisoners, an official statement said. Matthew olusegun aremu obasanjo was born in the village of ibogunolaogun in southwest nigeria.
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