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Chief Olusegun Matthew Okikiola Ogunboye Aremu Obasanjo GCFR (/ oʊ ˈ b ɑː s ən dʒ oʊ / ⓘ oh-BAH-sən-joh; Yoruba: Olúṣẹ́gun Ọbásanjọ́ [olúʃɛ́ɡũ ɔbásanɟɔ] ⓘ; born c. 5 March 1937) is a Nigerian general and statesman who served as Nigeria's head of state from 1976 to 1979 and later as its president from 1999 to 2007.
Olusegun Obasanjo (born March 5, 1937, Abeokuta, Nigeria) is a Nigerian general, statesman, and diplomat, who was the first military ruler in Africa to hand over power to a civilian government. He served as Nigeria ’s military ruler (1976–79) and, as a civilian, as president (1999–2007).
Apr 8, 2022 · Learn about the life and achievements of Olusegun Obasanjo, who led Nigeria as a military and civilian leader and championed African causes. Find out his views on democracy, corruption, peace and development in Africa.
Aug 4, 2021 · Learn about the life and legacy of Olusegun Obasanjo, Nigeria's longest-serving civilian president and a former military leader. Explore his role in the civil war, his reforms, his controversies and his influence on Nigeria's politics.
A brief biography of Olusegun Obasanjo, a Nigerian military ruler and president who handed over power peacefully in 1979 and 2007. Learn about his role in the civil war, his imprisonment, his conflicts with the north, and his constitutional reforms.
Feb 6, 2002 · A biography of Nigeria's President Olusegun Obasanjo, a former military ruler who became a civilian leader in 1999. The article covers his achievements, challenges and controversies in a country facing ethnic, religious and economic crises.
News about Olusegun Obasanjo, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
