Olusegun Mathew Okikiola Aremu Obasanjo
Former President of The Federal Republic of Nigeria
Peoples Democratic Party Ogun State
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Bio Summary
Olusegun Obasanjo is a retired Nigerian military general and statesman who served as both military head of state (1976–1979) and two-term civilian president (1999–2007). A native of Ogun State and a former member of the PDP, Obasanjo played a central role in Nigeria’s post-civil war recovery and its return to democracy. Known for his pan-African diplomacy and bold leadership, he remains one of the most influential political figures in Nigeria's history.
Education
- Baptist Boys’ High School, Abeokuta
- Nigerian Army School of Engineering
- Royal College of Military Engineering, Chatham, UK
- Staff College, Camberley, UK
- National Defence College, India
Professional Background
- Military officer and engineer in the Nigerian Army
- Rose to the rank of General and served as Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters
- Played a significant role in Nigeria’s civil war and post-war reconciliation
- Served as Nigeria’s Military Head of State (1976–1979) before becoming a two-term civilian president