Former President Olusegun Obasanjo claims his administration left Nigeria economically robust, reducing debt and boosting reserves. Speaking at a youth fellowship, he urged national development through education.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo asserted his administration's transformative impact on Nigeria during a youth fellowship event at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Reflecting on his tenure from 1999 to 2007, Obasanjo highlighted significant economic achievements, including debt relief that reduced national debt from $36 billion to $3.6 billion and boosted reserves to over $50 billion. He emphasized the importance of education and national development, urging youth to play active roles in advancing Nigeria's progress.
