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Legacy of Lieut. Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo in Nigeria
Lieutenant General Olusegun Obasanjo remains one of Nigeria’s most influential leaders, credited with major national developments.
Infrastructure: In March 1979, he inaugurated the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, which today stands as Nigeria’s busiest gateway to the world.
Education:
He introduced the Universal Primary Education (UPE) scheme in 1976, which expanded free access to schooling across the country.
Agriculture:
Through Operation Feed the Nation (OFN), he encouraged food production and self-reliance.
Democracy:
He made history by becoming the first Nigerian military leader to hand over power to a civilian government (1979).
Telecommunications:
As civilian president, Obasanjo liberalized the telecom sector in 2001, bringing Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) into Nigeria. This revolutionized communication, connecting millions of Nigerians and boosting the economy.
International Role:
He positioned Nigeria as a respected African voice in global affairs, mediating in regional conflicts and strengthening the ECOWAS bloc.
From infrastructure to education, agriculture, telecoms, and democratic transitions, Obasanjo’s leadership left a lasting mark on Nigeria’s history.
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