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President Bola Tinubu has described former Governor of Ogun State, Olusegun Osoba, as a notable Nigerian who is always concerned about the oneness of Nigeria and her development. President Tinubu said this on Saturday at the public launch of a book, “My Life in the Public Eye,” to mark Mr Osoba’s 85th birthday at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The President, who was represented by the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, highlighted the leading roles Mr Osoba played as a member of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) in ensuring that the country returned to democratic rule.

Mr Tinubu recalled the celebrant’s efforts in co-forming the All Progressives Congress (APC), adding that the foremost journalist is always interested in discussing issues with positive impact for Nigeria and Nigerians. While noting that Mr Osoba’s life would serve as a source of inspiration to the young ones, the President called on other Nigerians with a wealth of experience to pen them down for posterity. He acknowledged the current economic situation in the country, but emphasised that his administration was working to address food shortages, just as he called on Nigerians to grow what they eat.



Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, appreciated the author for putting the book together for the benefit of the next generation, adding that Mr Osoba is a great nationalist whose contribution to national development is unparalleled. PREMIUM TIMES delivers fact-based journalism fo.

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