Former President Goodluck Jonathan joined a gathering of friends and well-wishers to celebrate the 87th birthday of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo.
The festivities took place in Abeokuta, the capital city of Ogun State, Nigeria.
The celebration’s highlight was a thought-provoking lecture titled “Quality Leadership and Inclusive Democracy as Catalyst for Development in a Crises-ridden World.”
The lecture aimed to explore the role of leadership and democracy in fostering development, especially in the face of contemporary challenges.
Former President Jonathan, who shared his insights during the lecture, congratulated Chief Obasanjo on reaching the significant milestone.
He expressed his belief that the chosen topic was pivotal to the heart of Africa’s development and global progress. Jonathan underscored the importance of inclusive democracy and effective leadership as crucial elements in unlocking the vast potential of the African continent.
During his address, Jonathan emphasized that these principles could transform crises-ridden landscapes into beacons of hope, peace, and prosperity.
He called for a collective commitment to fostering quality leadership that is inclusive and responsive to the needs of the people.
”I believe the promise of the topic of the lecture, ‘Quality Leadership and Inclusive Democracy as Catalyst for Development in a Crises-ridden World,’ goes to the heart of Africa’s development and global progress.
”Inclusive democracy and effective leadership hold the key to unlocking Africa’s great potentials and transforming crises-ridden landscapes into beacons of hope, peace and prosperity,” he said.
In attendance were various dignitaries, political figures, and well-wishers who collectively celebrated the life and legacy of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo.