Nigeria’s former president "Olusegun Obasanjo" called on Nigerians to celebrate and honour themselves.

Nigeria’s former president Olusegun Obasanjo called on Nigerians to celebrate and honour themselves. The official made a claim on Thursday, June 25, during a festive ceremony held in Abeokuta, Ogun state.

He was quoted as saying by The Punch News:
        “We should celebrate ourselves all the time. Nigerians have always been celebrated by outsiders. We should try to honour ourselves like what we are doing here today.”

 Josiah Odowu-Fearon, the hero of the occasion who was appointed the secretary-general of the World Anglican Communion, noted that his relationship with Obasanjo had begun long time ago.He described the ex-president as a true leader worth emulation.

He also urged Nigerians to refrain from action that might jeopardize the unity of the nation. He praised Obasanjo, who despite being a Christian built a mosque at his presidential library complex. Odowu-Fearon stressed the importance for people to live in peace adding: “We serve only one God with different approaches.”