Jun 28, 2018 ahead of the 2019 general election, he has been political realignment and convergence of seemingly political rivals. What oshiomhole did to secondus, obasanjo at jonathans. President obasanjo is known to travel to kenya from time to time and it would be highly speculative and inaccurate to peg his visit on mediation talks between uhuru and raila if indeed he is. Physical abuse, abuse of power, infidelity, neglect are a few of the things that obasanjo is. 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. It is a historic, tourist and academic centre established as a national archive for the preservation of documents and materials used by the president during his. Obasanjos new book a childrens story book on peace was. Former president, chief olusegun obasanjo, has written a new booklet, for the kids. That he not only won his partys support, but won it handsomely, is a testament to mr obasanjos tenacious political skills. The meeting that lasted for close to 40 minutes was connected to the upcoming elections in 2015. Olusegun obasanjo s most popular book is my watch volume 2. There are other women in chief olusegun obasanjo s life though they did not have children for him.
There is no greater central figure in the history of nigeria than the author of the book general olusegun obasanjo. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. There is a flurry of activities at the olusegun obasanjo presidential library oopl, abeokuta, ogun state. Meeting finally holds at obasanjos hilltop residence by clifford ndujihe, ola. Joined the army and received training in nigeria and abroad. Nigerias legacy has equally been squandered, but unlike one man, a nation of 140 million people still have time to revamp its image and the story that outsiders tell about nigeria. D by reuben abati perhaps in the long run, the most remarkable legacy of the nigerian leader known as olusegun obasanjo would. D by reuben abati perhaps in the long run, the most remarkable legacy of the nigerian leader known as olusegun obasanjo would be his personal example, in terms of the manner.
Oopl contains a vast wealth of knowledge and experiences yet to be seen in nigeria and west africa. Books by olusegun obasanjo author of my watch volume 2. Former president olusegun obasanjo says he has written 12 story books as part of efforts to preserve culture and prepare children for the future. This animal called man, a philosophical reflection on the nature of man written during his time as a political prisoner.
Olusegun obasanjo foundation, london, united kingdom. 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. Feb 20, 2015 buy my watch by obasanjo, olusegun isbn. She also has a child for him called funsho obasanjo. Following in the steps of his previous memoirs, my command and not my will, olusegun obasanjo s my watch is more than the story of the obasanjo presidency told by the man himself.
Bola obasanjo, is the woman that is presently living with chief obasanjo. National assembly will today commence the screening of 42 ministerial nominees submitted for clearance by president olusegun obasanjo. The book was coauthored by former nigerian president chief olusegun obasanjo, greg mills who heads the brenthurst foundation in johannesburg, jeffrey herbst an american political scientist and current president of the newseum in washington, and dickie davis, a former british army general and author who works with the brenthurst foundation. Former nigerian president olusegun obasanjo yesterday met president mnangagwa at state house in harare and discussed investment opportunities in the country. Ive written 12 books that can prepare children for. The olusegun obasanjo presidential library is a library owned by chief olusegun obasanjo, a former president of nigeria. He remains the first such military ruler in africa who handed over the power for a democratic government.
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. Stella obasanjo was from iruekpen, esan west, edo state. The idea to establish the olusegun obasanjo presidential library oopl was conceived in 1988 and remained just an idea until 10 years later when the man in whose honour the project is meant to immortalize was released from incarceration for a crime that never was. Meet the mothers of olusegun obasanjos 21 children kemi. He served as nigerias military ruler 197679 and, as a civilian, as president 19992007. Olof palme, olusegun obasanjo, and indira gandhi by leslie derfler feb 1, 2011. Dec 09, 2014 former president of nigeria, olusegun obasanjo today launched a book tittled my watch containing several national issues both past and present. Latest is the meeting between former vice president, atiku abubakar and his principal, president olusegun obasanjo. Obasanjo attacks buhari, asks president not to run in 2019. Obasanjo visits his jamaican brother jamaica observer. Obasanjo news latest breaking stories and top headlines today. Christopher abebe, was chief of the united africa company uac who became.
Sep, 2017 the book was coauthored by former nigerian president chief olusegun obasanjo, greg mills who heads the brenthurst foundation in johannesburg, jeffrey herbst an american political scientist and current president of the newseum in washington, and dickie davis, a former british army general and author who works with the brenthurst foundation. Olusegun obasanjo biography childhood, life achievements. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Obasanjo said this on tuesday while speaking at an. Former president of nigeria, olusegun obasanjo today launched a book tittled my watch containing several national issues both past and present. It is possible the name you are searching has less than five occurrences per year. The woman was formerly based in london, but had to relocate to nigeria to be his resident wife. The historian by raphael chijioke njoku sep 27, 2012 the fall and rise of political leaders.
The lowest point of my life is meeting obasanjo briggen. Olusegun obasanjos most popular book is my watch volume 2. 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. Mr obasanjo is a christian from the yorubaspeaking southwest of the country. He served as the army general of nigeria and as a military ruler remained the head of state from february 1976 to october 1979.
Olusegun obasanjo has 26 books on goodreads with 8148 ratings. It is a historic, tourist and academic centre established as a national archive for the preservation of documents and materials used by the president during his tenure as the president of nigeria. Websters timeline history, 1925 2007 by icon group international may 28, 2010 obasanjo, nigeria and the world. Alabiisama posted on january 1, 2016 by encomium brigadiergeneral godwin alabiisama, was one of the nigerian soldiers who took part in the nigeria civil war 19671970. Olusegun obasanjo, nigerian general, statesman, and diplomat, who was the first military ruler in africa to hand over power to a civilian government. What oshiomhole did to secondus, obasanjo at jonathans book launch. 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 study in ogun. But in 1999, his electoral success was largely due not to southern support, but to the backing of northern muslim interests. Photos from atikus meeting with obasanjo in abeokuta ogun. Read all the latest news, breaking stories, top headlines, opinion, pictures and videos about obasanjo from nigeria and the world on today. But, as nigerians consider that obasanjos legacy has been tarnished, it is important to remember that obasanjos story is nigerias story. Olusegun obasanjo speaks at book presentation on president muhammadu buhari duration.
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 because she feels that war changed the man she originally married. 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. As part of his 80th birthday celebrations, former president, chief olusegun obasanjo yesterday donated 12 tortoise story books written by him to some public and private schools in ifo local.
Obasanjo, oshiomhole, atiku, others attend goodluck. Former president olusegun obasanjo on tuesday, in a blistering and excoriating page statement, has called on president muhammadu buhari not to seek reelection in 2019. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Olusegun obasanjo has authored several books, significant amongst them, my command, about his experiences in the nigerian civil war. A delayed showdown by azu ishiekwene by azu ishiekwene jan 05, 2017 the book is nearly seven years in print but i didnt get a hold of it until sometime last year. As guests hurried through, they could not, however, help pausing for. Olusegun obasanjo is the author of my watch volume 2 3. Olusegun obasanjo is the former president of nigeria and the chair of the brenthurst foundation which seeks to strengthen africas economic performance. Ahead of the 2019 general election, he has been political realignment and convergence of seemingly political rivals. The guardian nigeria newspaper brings you the latest headlines, opinions, political news, business reports and international news. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Not my will, about his service to the nation as military head of state. Saying the author is an authority on nigeria, is to restate the obvious. Stella obasanjo was a political activist in her own right, supporting such causes as womens liberation, youth as leaders of tomorrow, and the rehabilitation of a wartorn nigeria. News about olusegun obasanjo, including commentary and archival articles published in the new york times. 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 responsibility to his people to. In addition to learning about the country, there is another dimension to the book the author has gravitas in every sense of the word. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Obasanjo, oshiomhole, atiku, others attend goodluck jonathan book launch november 20, 2018 sani tukur dignitaries at former president, goodluck jonathan book launch. The olusegun obasanjo foundation was established with the vision of advancing human security in africa. The name olusegun obasanjo is not strange to anybody around the world. Inside olusegun obasanjo presidential library the guardian. Social security administration public data, the first name obasanjo was not present. Olusegun obasanjo is a former president of nigeria who held the position from 1999 to 2007.
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