This
came as President Goodluck Jonathan described Obasanjo as “a true
nationalist and promoter of national unity.”
Obasanjo
spoke during his 76th birthday celebration, at Olusegun Obasanjo
Presidential Library in Abeokuta.
The
birthday celebration also featured a public presentation of a book titled
“Olusegun Obasanjo- the Presidential Legacy-1999-2003.”
Obasanjo
said: “Even if it remains the last breadth in me, I will work, preserve and
promote the unity and progress of Nigeria, work for Africa development and
indeed promote humanity.
“If you
are in public service and you expect commendation of men and women, you may be
the most disappointed human being on earth. So, if commendations do come, take
it as it comes and accept it and if it does not come, don’t worry.
“Some
people had made it a point of duty to run this place (Presidential Library)
down even before it started. One day we were here and one man said he wanted to
apologise. He said he joined people to condemn the library without even knowing
what it is all about. I told him that it does not really matter, since God has
not condemned us.”
In his
goodwill message, President Jonathan, represented at the celebration by his
Chief of Staff, Mr. Mike Oghiadomhe, said Obasanjo was a true elder statesman
and peace loving person.
The
President said: “Your success are well placed in the history of our dear
country. We celebrate with you as you continue to contribute to the growth and
development of Nigeria.
“You
demonstrated this when military regimes were still fashionable, you shunned the
unusual temptation of regime extension to usher in democracy in 1979.
“You
have served Nigeria diligently and with total commitment, when in 1999 after
the unfortunate incidences in our country and the opportunity came and you were
beckoned upon to serve as elected president.”
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