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.
“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.”
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