Olusegun Obasanjo, former
President, on Monday said the early death of his parents and their failure to
enjoy the fruits of the sacrifice they made while raising him was his greatest
regret in life.
Obasanjo, who turned 81 today
made the disclosure at a ceremony to mark his birthday at Marque Events Centre
located within the premises of Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library,
Abeokuta.
The former President said he
wished his parents lived long to witness his success in life.
According to Obasanjo, “One thing
I always miss and remember is that my parents left this world too early. The
sacrifice they made, they did not wait to see the results. How I wish they had
waited to see and eat fruits of their labour.
“But going by what Yoruba believe
and say, that the dead always watch over their beloved ones and see happenings
around them, I am convinced that my parents are happy in their graves, as they
watch over me.”
Obasanjo said he did not believe
that God has created a bad situation for Nigeria, or in any particularly
country in Africa.
“We mus be able to serve
humanity, if we can’t serve humanity, we can’t serve God. I do not believe God
had created bad situation for Nigeria, or any particular country in Africa. If
things are not going right, we must blame ourselves,” he said.
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