Chief Olusegun Mathew Okikiola Aremu Obasanjo, GCFR, Ph.D.[2]
(; Yoruba: Olúṣẹ́gun Ọbásanjọ́[3] born 5 May 1937) is a Nigerian politician and general. He was President of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007. He was a military ruler from 13 February 1976 to 1 October 1979, and a democratically elected president from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007.
Quick facts 12th President of Nigeria, Vice President ...
Olusegun Obasanjo |
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29 May 1999 – 29 May 2007 |
| Vice President | Atiku Abubakar |
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| Preceded by | Abdulsalam Abubakar |
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| Succeeded by | Umaru Musa Yar'Adua |
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1999–2007 |
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In office
13 February 1976 – 30 September 1979 |
| Preceded by | Gen. Murtala Mohammed |
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| Succeeded by | Shehu Shagari as 1st elected President of Nigeria |
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In office
29 July 1975 – 13 February 1976 |
| Preceded by | Vice-Adm. J.E.A Wey |
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| Succeeded by | Maj-Gen. S.M. Yar'Adua |
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1974–1975 |
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| Born | (1937-05-05) 5 May 1937 (age 88)
Abeokuta, Western Region, British Nigeria
(now Abeokuta, Ogun, Nigeria) |
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| Nationality | Nigerian |
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| Political party | PDP (1999 – Feb. 2015) |
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| Spouse(s) |
- Bola Alice (Wife)
- Esther Oluremi (ex-wife)
- Lynda (ex-wife, deceased)
- Stella Abebe (deceased)
- Mojisola Adekunle (deceased)
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| Children | Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello |
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| Alma mater | Mons Officer Cadet School
DSSC, India |
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| Nickname(s) | Baba, "OBJ"[1] |
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| Website | Official website |
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| Nickname(s) | Baba Africa |
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| Allegiance | Nigeria |
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| Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
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| Years of service | 1958–1979 |
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| Rank | General |
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| Battles/wars | Nigerian Civil War (6 July 1967 – 15 January 1970)
Congo Crisis (5 July 1960 – 25 November 1965) |
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From July 2004 to January 2006, Obasanjo also was Chairperson of the African Union.
In August 2021, the African Union appointed Olusegun Obasanjo as High Representative for Peace in the Horn of Africa.
