Cream of African leaders have, on Sunday, March 2nd 2025, gathered at the famous ‘The Delborough Lagos’ in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria to celebrate the life and legacy of a former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo ahead of his 88 birthday on March 5th.
The surprise birthday dinner in honour of the former President was organized/hosted by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ‘The Delborough Lagos’ brand, Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu.
Former presidents of Nigeria, H.E Goodluck Jonathan accompanied by his wife Mrs Patience Jonathan; H.E Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia; H.E Ernest Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone; ex-Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar and former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki were present to celebrate the legacy of Chief Obasanjo.
Serving and former Nigerian States governors in attendance included Prof. Charles Soludo of Anambra State, Peter Mbah of Enugu State, Alex Otti of Abia State, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang of Plateau State and ex-Governor Donald Duke of Cross River State.
In separate remarks, H.E Jonathan, H.E Sirleaf and H.E Koroma while wishing Chief Obasanjo a happy birthday, praised him for his leadership qualities deployed at the Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) and Africa Union (AU) levels while wishing him long life and good health.
Reacting, Chief Obasanjo thanked the organizer, The Delborough Lagos boss and his daughter, Funke Obasanjo as well as other dignitaries who were there for him while apologizing to those who were not able to get access to the venue due to large crowds.
Credit: dailypost.ng
