Quotes by Olusegun Obasanjo

About Olusegun Obasanjo:

Olusegun Mathew Okikiola Aremu Obasanjo is a former Nigerian Army general who was President of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007. A Nigerian of Yoruba descent, Obasanjo was a career soldier before serving twice as his nation's head of state, as a military ruler from 13 February 1976 to 1 October 1979 and as a democratically elected president from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007. From July 2004 to January 2006, Obasanjo also served as Chairperson of the African Union.
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Unfortunately, the true force which propels our endless political disputes, our constant struggles for political advantage, is often not our burning concern for democracy, it is often of our dedication to the principle of the rule of law.

Olusegun Obasanjo

I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge that our foreign friends are welcome to join in our endeavor to develop the resources of our country.

Olusegun Obasanjo

I will not say the fact that there are no European Union observers at an election means that it will not be fair and free.

Olusegun Obasanjo

My joy knows no bounds... I will devote all my energy and all the powers available to me to the service of Nigeria and humanity.

Olusegun Obasanjo

Pope John Paul II not only visited Nigeria twice but stood by the country in its fight against dictatorship and injustice.

Olusegun Obasanjo

We will as soon as possible reexamine our laws and policies and eliminate all obstacles to genuine investment.

Olusegun Obasanjo

If I am not above the law, nobody in this country can then claim to be above the law.

Olusegun Obasanjo

There is no part of the world where corruption is absolutely eliminated.

Olusegun Obasanjo

Fighting corruption is not a one-night affair.

Olusegun Obasanjo

The givers of most of the corruption in Africa are from outside Africa.

Olusegun Obasanjo

We regard America and Europe as old friends. We keep old friends, but we make new friends in Japan, India, and China.

Olusegun Obasanjo

When I left office in 1979, I was about the only one who had really left public office on my own.

Olusegun Obasanjo

Let me make a solemn pledge before all of you, before the whole world and before God, that I will devote all my energy and all I possess in my power to serve the people of Nigeria and humanity.

Olusegun Obasanjo

I believe God knew what he was doing when he put oil under our ground. It should be a means to an end.

Olusegun Obasanjo

Nigeria has no business with poverty. With our human and material resources, we shall strive to eradicate poverty from our country.

Olusegun Obasanjo

What the oil producer gets paid is about 16 percent. The majority of it is tax, which in fairness to the government of this country they have accepted and admitted.

Olusegun Obasanjo

My gut feelings and my faith tell me that until God shuts a door, no human can shut it.

Olusegun Obasanjo

Corruption, the greatest single bane of our society today.

Olusegun Obasanjo

I am a black man inside and outside and you are white men on the outside, but inside, you are Africans like me.

Olusegun Obasanjo

We will work to bring an element of stability to the price of oil.

Olusegun Obasanjo

Author Bio

  • NameOlusegun Obasanjo
  • DescriptionNigerian politician
  • BornMarch 5, 1937
  • CountryNigeria
  • ProfessionPolitician
  • AwardsIndira Gandhi Prize