Olusegun Obasanjo is the most performed and ever progressive leader we ever had in the history Nigeria since the time of our independence in 1960 till this present day.
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo is the first person to rule Nigeria under military and democratic government and he did well in both regime,
Here are some of the impact of Obasanjo regime as the president of Nigeria:
Telecommunications;
Obasanjo brought in GSM Mobile Telecommunication into Nigeria this is the greatest achievement any Nigerian leaders ever had so far.
Obasanjo brought in GSM Mobile Telecommunication into Nigeria this is the greatest achievement any Nigerian leaders ever had so far.
Internet;
Obasanjo launches Nigeria first sattelite space, Nigeria Sattelite 1 which ensure good internet and mobile telecommunication system.
Obasanjo launches Nigeria first sattelite space, Nigeria Sattelite 1 which ensure good internet and mobile telecommunication system.
Economy;
The economy of Nigeria was improved under OBJ
Nigeria's GDP was growing by 7% under OBJ which was formerly 2% in 1999 when he took over from Abdusalam despite selling oil at $30 per barrel. Obasanjo raised Nigeria's Excess reserves from $2 billion in 1999 to $45 billion before he handed over the power to Yar'adua in 2007.
Obasanjo secured $18 billion debt pardon from London and Paris club. Under Obasanjo regime Nigeria debt was reduced from $35 billion to $5 billion. Obasanjo appealed for the admission of Nigeria into commonwealth nations after Nigeria was expelled from it during Abacha regime.
The economy of Nigeria was improved under OBJ
Nigeria's GDP was growing by 7% under OBJ which was formerly 2% in 1999 when he took over from Abdusalam despite selling oil at $30 per barrel. Obasanjo raised Nigeria's Excess reserves from $2 billion in 1999 to $45 billion before he handed over the power to Yar'adua in 2007.
Obasanjo secured $18 billion debt pardon from London and Paris club. Under Obasanjo regime Nigeria debt was reduced from $35 billion to $5 billion. Obasanjo appealed for the admission of Nigeria into commonwealth nations after Nigeria was expelled from it during Abacha regime.
Stability of Democracy;
To ensure the stability of our young democracy in his first democratic regime
Obasanjo instituted compulsory retirement for Nigerian Military Generals which could plot a coup
and lead us back to military
government.
To ensure the stability of our young democracy in his first democratic regime
Obasanjo instituted compulsory retirement for Nigerian Military Generals which could plot a coup
and lead us back to military
government.
Sports;
Obasanjo built Nigeria's best and highest capacity stadium, the Abuja National Stadium.
Obasanjo built Nigeria's best and highest capacity stadium, the Abuja National Stadium.
Anti-corruption;
Obasanjo formed anti-corruption agencies such as EFCC and ICPC
and were most effective under his administration than ever.
Obasanjo formed anti-corruption agencies such as EFCC and ICPC
and were most effective under his administration than ever.
Power Sector;
Obasanjo increased our power generation capacity from 2500 in 1999 to 4000mw.
Obasanjo increased our power generation capacity from 2500 in 1999 to 4000mw.
Reformation of banking;
Reformation and consolidation of Banking sector which reduces liquidation of banks, and produces more job for Nigerian youth.
Reformation and consolidation of Banking sector which reduces liquidation of banks, and produces more job for Nigerian youth.
Minimum wage;
Obasanjo increased minimum wage of Nigeria workers to #7,500
Obasanjo increased minimum wage of Nigeria workers to #7,500
Oil sector;
Obasanjo formed the Nigeria National Petroleum Commission (NNPC).
OBJ built 2 refineries for Nigeria when he was the military president. He instituted the local content
initiative in the oil and gas sector this has created and is still creating more jobs for the people in the country.
Obasanjo formed the Nigeria National Petroleum Commission (NNPC).
OBJ built 2 refineries for Nigeria when he was the military president. He instituted the local content
initiative in the oil and gas sector this has created and is still creating more jobs for the people in the country.
Agriculture;
Obasanjo encourages commercial farming by establishing his own
farm at Ota Ogun State which is a very good example for Nigerian to follow, he also incorporated the operation feed the nation, which as grealy facilitate agriculture and farming in Nigeria today.
Obasanjo encourages commercial farming by establishing his own
farm at Ota Ogun State which is a very good example for Nigerian to follow, he also incorporated the operation feed the nation, which as grealy facilitate agriculture and farming in Nigeria today.
Employment;
Obasanjo created more Job opportunity than any other time in Nigeria's history with the Telecommunication.
Poverty Eradication programmes through National Poverty Eradication Program (NAPEP).
Obasanjo created more Job opportunity than any other time in Nigeria's history with the Telecommunication.
Poverty Eradication programmes through National Poverty Eradication Program (NAPEP).
Federal Capital Territory (FCT);
Development of federal capital territory Abuja city under Mallam Nasir El Rufai as minister which revert the earlier set master plan.
Development of federal capital territory Abuja city under Mallam Nasir El Rufai as minister which revert the earlier set master plan.
Culture and tourism;
Obasanjo constructed Nigeria's National
theatre which gives the country good images around the world. He also organise FESTAC 77 which
showcase the cultural heritage of Nigeria to the world.
Obasanjo constructed Nigeria's National
theatre which gives the country good images around the world. He also organise FESTAC 77 which
showcase the cultural heritage of Nigeria to the world.
Health sector;
Obasanjo lunches National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) a corporate body established to provide access for all Nigerian and legal resident to effective, quanlitative and affordable
healthcare without financial barriers.
He reformed National Agency for Food and Drug
Administration and Control (NAFDAC) through Prof. Dora Akunyili, who was passionate about her job to tackle fake and illegal drugs in Nigeria.
Obasanjo lunches National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) a corporate body established to provide access for all Nigerian and legal resident to effective, quanlitative and affordable
healthcare without financial barriers.
He reformed National Agency for Food and Drug
Administration and Control (NAFDAC) through Prof. Dora Akunyili, who was passionate about her job to tackle fake and illegal drugs in Nigeria.
Works;
Obasanjo establish Federal road maintenance agency (FERMA)
Obasanjo establish Federal road maintenance agency (FERMA)
Security;
Upgrading of Nigeria security and civil defence Corps (NSCDC)
Upgrading of Nigeria security and civil defence Corps (NSCDC)
OBJ created enabling environment for investors into Nigeria.
Obasanjo has done so well for Nigeria but one of the major problems in this country is lack of continuity of good work from his successors.
To me as a person. Others may differ !.
ReplyDeleteHe has absolutely no impact.
He can't complete Otta bridge.
He abandoned the NNPM - Iwopin pulp and paper.
He sold the mill to those who are not interested
just to cover their agitation against his life presidency.
( 3rd term was the first ladder towards life presidency ).
The best he did, was his presidential library,
which happens to be an open display of
bribery and corruption per excellence.
His Do or Die language is absolutely, very alien to Yoruba culture !.
He was a very big disappointment to me as a person, when talking of Yoruba race !.
I wonder why people talk as illiterate and as people who don't think before they talk. Is it only Otta bridge that is in Nigeria? People don't look at your pain and the good you do for them tgey only look at ur mistakes. Who destroy Nigerian Economy? The Answere is Gen. Gowan . He change Nigeria pound to Naira. Formerly we do Arithmetics in school which is pounds tens and unite 12 digit make 1 shillings now its mathematics 10 digits make 1 naira. For every naira u spend Great Britain gain 2 digits. All the debt of Nigeria since 60s was paid by OBJ and he left office we have foregn reserved . Yet pepple said no impact . You too check your family if you make any meaningful impact. OBJ did not serve Yoruba his pepple like Buhari is doing now OBJ served Nigeria as a whole . A Yoruba hero .check all the rulling the Notherners have ruled they served the Notherners . If u can not see OBJ's Impact on Nigeria , then u can't see any for Life
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