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March 5, 2026
GOVERNOR ADELEKE GREETS EX-PRESIDENT OBASANJO AT 89
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OSOGBO— 05/03/2026— Osunstate.gov.ng
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated former President Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo on the occasion ogf his 89th birthday, celebrating his life as one marked by distinguished services and enduring contributions.
Governor Adeleke praises Baba Obasanjo’s lifelong commitments to Nigeria, bleeding himself on the field as a military officer to secure and preserve the nation, and as a civilian leader, undertook initiatives that heal wounds and enhance unity, applauding him for harnessing the immense potentials that comes with Nigeria’s diversity during his administration.
The Governor salutes the Ex-President for the discipline and courage he showed in the face of daunting challenges, implementing reforms and actionable policies to get Nigeria out of an uncomfortable situations, noting that Chief Obasanjo’s contributions to Nigeria’s unity and economic growth remains outstanding and worthy of acknowledgements.
“It is my honour to celebrant an outstanding leader, whose life has been markes by services and contributions to nationhood, His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo, a former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as he marks 89 years old today,” Governor Adeleke was quoted as saying in a congratulatory message.
“As a leader, Chief Obasanjo inspires selflessness and devotion to public good, taking decisions that advance national progress. As Head of State, Chief Obasanjo oversaw the restoration of democracy to Nigeria in line with the aspiration of Nigerians, and as a civilian president, he initiated series of reforms that took Nigeria out of the woods and set it on the course of growth and prosperity.”
Governor Adeleke prays to God to sustain Chief Obasanjo in health and strength so as to enjoy more of his wise guidance and profound perspective on national progress especially at a time like this.
Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor
