Atleast 45 serving and past presidents across the globe are expected to grace the 80th birthday ceremony of former President of Nigeria, 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
He said the world leaders would witness the opening of the two major projects in Abeokuta.


He described Mr. Obasanjo as a worthy and exemplary leader worthy of emulation
Mr. Adeneye described the celebrant as the 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.

Nogodye:
What do you expect? The man is just World-Wide

Keneking:
Is Mugabe coming too?

Yes

CROWNWEALTH019:
local champion

SalamRushdie:
Let him say he invited 45 because not more than 3 will show up if he is lucky

sarrki:


Definition ?

CROWNWEALTH019:

no trump, no canada, no australia, no france, no germany, no russia, no israel, no EU..... no egypt no china so who wan come