His mother died in 1958 and his father died in 1959. Olusegun obasanjo has been described by many as the father of modern. Olusegun obasanjo speech in zimbabwe at book launch nehanda. Books by olusegun obasanjo author of my watch volume 1. Olusegun obasanjo is the former president of nigeria 19761979 and. Making africa work book launch africa legal network.
Three years ago, when general godwin alabi isama turned 70, he came to nigeria from the us to celebrate his birthday. John momoh has poured encomiums on former president olusegun obasanjo for his contribution to nigerias history. Apr 05, 2021 a new book on former president olusegun obasanjo would be launched on monday, december 28 in lagos. Oct 27, 2017 obasanjo spoke as the chief launcher at the unveiling of okun rice at the olusegun obasanjo presidential library, abeokuta, ogun state. My watch volume 3 by olusegun obasanjo read online on. The man, the general, the president, written by a former aide of the. The monarch, who was the chief launcher at the event. Towards the end of that chapter i cracked a joke about how, if asked nowwith the foreknowledge of the ensuing decade of work and sweat and near disaster that was the building of the olusegun obasanjo presidential librarywhether i would have begun. By raymond mordi the founder and chief executive of channels television media group, mr. My watch volume 1 ebook by olusegun obasanjo 9789789437542. Understanding former president olusegun obasanjos active.
Obasanjo, who was the chairman at the presentation of two books authored by former president of court of. Major chukwuma kaduna nzeogwu about whom he wrote the book, nzeogwu. Dec 29, 2020 speaking at the launch of a book titled. Obasanjo hails jonathan on book launch, acknowledges atiku. Opposition mdc president nelson chamisa gives his speech at the launch of a book democracy works by former finance minister tendai biti and former presiden. It appears as if general obasanjo had predicted fireworks on his book, my command when he stated in the first paragraph of the introduction that most of the active participants on both the military and civilian sides are still very much alive and active making it possible for corrections and comments by participants referred to in the book. Momoh, salako, doherty others eulogise obasanjo at book. At book launch, prominent nigerians eulogise obasanjo. Former head of state olusegun obasanjo told dw what he expects from.
Olof palme, olusegun obasanjo, and indira gandhi by leslie derfler book. Oct 24, 2020 obj is not worth leaving at all, is a hater and avenger, if you really need to know about obj, exgov. Olusegun 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. A new book on former president olusegun obasanjo would be launched on monday, december 28 in lagos. Ayodele fayose alias peter derock has full details, obj was first to benefit from late chief mko abiola struggle for democracy, obj is agitated for what president buhari did to honor chief mko and chief gani fawehinmi, till death obj will. Obasanjo, oba of lagos clash at abuja book launch politics. Democracy works book launch in abuja events the brenthurst. Apr 05, 2021 former president olusegun obasanjo and sheikh ahmad gumi have recommended solutions to the security challenges facing the nation. Olusegun obasanjo, a fearless critic of bad government in africa and particularly in nigeria, was jailed after the phantom coup trial in 1995 by the abacha military regime.
The man, the general, the president, written by a former aide of the ex. Obasanjo praises gani fawehinmi, rubbishes soyinka, chukwumerije in new book. During his watch, a watchman has no sleep and no respite. Former nigerian president olusegun obasanjo, who spoke at the launch of his book, my watch, in london. A new book on former president olusegun obasanjo will be launched on monday, december 28 in lagos. Shagaris govt stopped nigeria from being rice exporter. Olusegun obasanjo speech in zimbabwe at book launch. How obasanjo dealt with me, reshaped my life tinubu. Daily post reports that gumi, who has been negotiating with. Former nigerian president olusegun obasanjo at the 2019 russiaafrica summit and economic forum at the sirius park of science and art. Chief olusegun matthew okikiola aremu obasanjo, gcfr, o. Dec 25, 2020 a new book on former president olusegun obasanjo would be launched on monday, december 28 in lagos. The man, the general, the president, written by a former aide of the expresident during his second term, otunba femmy carrena, was described as an eyewitness account of the seeming unknown sides of the former president.
Cdd ghana and afrobarometer will be hosting a book launch on. The launch of the book, entitlednigerian women pioneers and icons, is slated for 11am on thursday, september 29, 2016. Momoh made the remark at the public presentation of the book, the man, the general, the president, a book on obasanjo by one of his. Momoh, salako, doherty others eulogise obasanjo at book launch.
An introduction by olusegun obasanjo olusegun obasanjo. Hope for africa, selected speeches of olusegun obasanjo new york, 1993 africa. Dec 31, 2020 salako, who stood in for sir kessington adebutu, the book launcher, said tenure elongation was the idea of those he called sycophants around him. The man general and president mgp olusegun obasanjo and authored by carena in lagos yesterday, they labelled the owu high chief as a good and. Unknown sides of obasanjo to be unveiled in new book with kessington adebutu as chief launcher. Olusegun obasanjo expresident disobeys court order, launches. Ideologically a nigerian nationalist, he was a member of. Jan 28, 2018 till date, obasanjo has written about five books, or more. Controversial, reeking of selfjustification and selfglorification, most of the books verge on the erection of statute for the self. Lg administration getting worse in nigeria obasanjo. Former president obasanjo defies court order to launch his.
Read my watch volume 3, by olusegun obasanjo online on bookmate olusegun obasanjo, soldier, statesman, author and farmer was born in ibogunolaogun. Dec 09, 2014 a book launch reportedly scheduled for thursday by former nigerian president olusegun obasanjo is taking place today in lagos. See all books authored by olusegun obasanjo, including africa in perspective the russell c. Apr 02, 2019 olusegun obasanjo speech in zimbabwe at book launch. A mild drama unfolded at a book presentation in abuja on wednesday as former president olusegun obasanjo took on the oba of lagos oba rilwan akiolu over crude oil sales and withholding of allocations for lagos state. Take, for example, the one he wrote immediately he left office as nigerias military head of state entitled my command. Book list may include collections, editorial contributions, etc any type of book or journal citing olusegun obasanjo as a writer should appear on this list, in alphabetical order. He said obasanjo remained an indisputable leader of all times. At book launch, prominent nigerians eulogise obasanjonigeria.
It is a memoir of a lifetime spent in service to country, of a man who has been destined with the watch, with the vigil during his watch, a. Former president olusegun obasanjo has enjoined the younger generations to learn from the older generations stories, successes and mistakes. Former president olusegun obasanjo launched his autobiography my watch with the royal african society on wednesday 11 february 2015, at the royal society o. Former nigerian president olusegun obasanjo was in zimbabwe for the launch of the book democracy works which he co. Rise to the challenge coedited with felix mosha, new york, 1993 the following publications were released after general obasanjo s regained his freedom in 1999. Momoh made the remark at the public presentation of the book, the man, the general, the president, a book on obasanjo by one of his former aides, otunba. Book on life, times of obasanjo for launch mondaythisdaylive. Olusegun obasanjo has 29 books on goodreads with 8966 ratings.
My watch book launch with olusegun obasanjo youtube. Bola obasanjo who represented her husband at the occasion said the retired general is still very much concerned about the eminent. Saharareporters learns that the launch of the threevolume book is. Jul 16, 20 the total lack of this kind of generous spirit in general olusegun obasanjo prompted general alabiisama to write the tragedy of victory. Dec 29, 2020 the founder and chief executive of channels television media group, mr. Book on obasanjo s life, times for launch monday mrs. Book on obasanjos life, times for launch monday the nation. The book traces his life as a son of peasant parents in a small village onihale, near ifo where his father rose to become the village head and acted as a link between. John momoh has poured encomiums on former president olusegun. Sep 28, 2016 former president olusegun obasanjo and the first lady of nigeria, mrs. Olusegun s achievement in the military and politics are admirable. Olusegun obasanjo disobeys and launches his book hellominna. Released in may 2017, making africa work a handbook for economic success was authored by the former president of nigeria, olusegun obasanjo. Olusegun obasanjo bibliography includes all books by olusegun obasanjo.
Jan, 2015 olusegun 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. Former president, olusegun obasanjo has ignored a court order and gone ahead with the official launch of his autobiography titled my watch. Obasanjo spoke about the importance of good governance and how it leads. Olusegun obasanjo speaks at book presentation on president. Olusegun obasanjo s most popular book is my watch volume 1. President olusegun obasanjo is the former president of the republic of nigeria. Police find biafra war bombs, rocket launcher nigeria. Good governance is needed to make africa work olusegun.
Buy olusegun obasanjo ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. Obasanjo s 78th birthday lecture held at the olusegun obasanjo presidential library in abeokuta, ogun state. Guide to effective prayer ota, 1999 the animal called man ota, 1999 women of virtue ota, 1999. Matthew olusegun aremu obasanjo was born in the village of ibogunolaogun in southwest nigeria.
Book on obasanjos life, times for launch monday the. Lg administration getting worse in nigeria obasanjo cries. Akin osuntokun, chairman premier lotto, sir kessington adebutu and otunba femmy carena, have described expresident olusegun obasanjo. Book launch of enyinnaya abaribe titled made in aba. Myths and realities by obasanjo, olusegun and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Former president olusegun obasanjo s leadership has come under scrutiny with stakeholders describing him as one of the best leaders nigeria ever had who laid a strong. A book on former president olusegun obasanjo would be launched on monday, december 28 in lagos. 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. The founder and chief executive of channels television media group, mr.
Obasanjos biography for launch monday the guardian. Leffingwell lectures, and this animal called man, and more on. His painful dead was made known by close associates and filmmaker, derik zai who revealed that the actor died at the national hospital, abuja. Dec 09, 2014 former president, olusegun obasanjo has ignored a court order and gone ahead with the official launch of his autobiography titled my watch. Obama, chibok girls plus oda tins inside former president. A book on former president olusegun obasanjo would be launched on monday, december 28 in lagos the book titled the man, the general, the president written by otunba femmy carrena, a former. Olusegun obasanjo share it has become a yearly sacramental that during this season, friends and associates of nigerias former president, chief olusegun obasanjo converge in the hilly town of abeokuta, ogun state, to mark his birthday. In the third volume of my last book, my watch, i authored a chapter on the presidential library in which i laid out my dream for this centre. Obasanjo attacks jonathan and yaradua, defends buhari at book.
To meet the countrys growing demand for electricity, obasanjo oversaw the launch of two new hydroelectric projects and a thermal plant. Olusegun obasanjo the former president of nigeria, club madrid. Afrobarometer virtual book launch of the asian aspiration. The book titled the man, the general, the president written by otunba femmy carrena. As a soldier, president obasanjo held several command positions including service. Former president olusegun obasanjo launched his autobiography my watch with the royal african society on wednesday 11 february 2015. Chief olusegun matthew okikiola aremu obasanjo, gcfr, is a nigerian political and military. He emerged from prison in 1998 and became a candidate for the presidency in the runup to the military handover to a democratic civilian administration. Obasanjo praises gani fawehinmi, rubbishes soyinka. Obasanjo, buhari and others to honour bolanle awe at book. Former vice president atiku abubakar, mrs oby ezekwesili and other dignitaries were at the autobiography my watch book launch of former president. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Nelson chamisa speech at launch of book by tendai biti and. Held at the shehu musa yaradua centre between 11h30 and h30.
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