Chief Olusegun Matthew Okikiola Ogunboye Aremu Obasanjo GCFR is a Nigerian politician, statesman, agriculturalist, and former army general who served as Nigeria's Military Head of State from 1976 to 1979 and later as its president from 1999 to 2007. President OlusegunObasanjo of Nigeria speaking to correspondents during a press conference at UN Headquarters. 15 September 2005.Nigeria’s economy improved under President Obasanjo. He proved again that he understoodthe role of international politics in improving local affairs. OlusegunObasanjo is a towering figure in the annals of Nigeria’s modern political history. As the country’s former military head of state and later two-term democratically elected president, Obasanjo has left an indelible mark on the trajectory of Nigeria’s political development. Former Nigerian President, OlusegunObasanjo, remains one of the most influential figures in Nigeria’s political history. Beyond his decades-long military and. OlusegunObasanjo is a Nigerian general, statesman, and diplomat, who was the first military ruler in Africa to hand over power to a civilian government. He served as Nigeria’s military ruler (1976–79) and, as a civilian, as president (1999–2007). OlusegunObasanjo is a Nigerian politician and military leader who served as: Key Positions.Legacy. Democratization: Transitioned Nigeria from military to civilian rule. Economic growth: Encouraged foreign investment and economic development. President of Nigeria 1999-2007. Date and place of birthOlusegunObasanjo has been described by many as the father of modern Nigeria due to his contribution to the national development during his two-term tenure.
