Olusegun Obasanjo
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Summary
Olusegun Obasanjo was born on March 5, 1937[1], in Abeokuta[2]. He has worked as an engineer[3], military personnel[4], and politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,687 views/month, #6,484 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Stella Obasanjo[7], Oluremi Obasanjo[8]
- Child: Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello[9]
- Country of citizenship: Nigeria[10]
- Native language: Yoruba[11]
- Position held: president[12]
- Educated at: Baptist Boys’ High School[13], Royal College of Defence Studies[14], Defence Services Staff College[15], Mons Officer Cadet School[16]
- Award received: Indira Gandhi Peace Prize[17], honorary doctor of the Peking University[18], honorary fellow of the African Academy of Sciences[19], honorary doctor of the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia[20], Grand Cross with Chain of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary (civil)[21], Order of the Federal Republic[22], Order of the Nigeria[23], Order of the Pioneers of Liberia[24], Order of the Star of Ghana[25]
- Religion or worldview: Protestantism[26], Baptists[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Ancestral home: Abeokuta[29], Nigeria[30]
- Military branch: Nigerian Army[31]
- Commons category: Olusegun Obasanjo[32]
- Military, police or special rank: general[33]
- Residence: Dodan Barracks[34]
- Participated in conflict: Nigerian Civil War[35], Operation Tail-Wind[36], Congo Crisis[37]
- Given name: Olusegun[38]
- Topic's main category: Category:Olusegun Obasanjo[39]
- Commons gallery: Olusegun Obasanjo[40]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[41], SourceWatch List of Dictators[42]
- Participant in: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2004[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[44], Hausa[45], Nigerian Pidgin[46], Yoruba[47]
- Nickname: Baba Africa[48]
- Name in native language: Oluṣẹgun Matthew Okikiọla Arẹmu Ọbasanjọ[49]
- Start of work period: 1958[50]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Olusegun Obasanjo include Olusegun Obasanjo Prize[51], an award[52].
Why It Matters
Olusegun Obasanjo has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 86 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
Entities named for him include Olusegun Obasanjo Prize[51], an award[52].
FAQs
Where was Olusegun Obasanjo born?
Olusegun Obasanjo was born in Abeokuta[2].
Who was Olusegun Obasanjo married to?
Olusegun Obasanjo's spouses include Stella Obasanjo[7] and Oluremi Obasanjo[8].
What did Olusegun Obasanjo do for work?
Olusegun Obasanjo worked as an engineer[3], military personnel[4], and politician[5].
Where did Olusegun Obasanjo go to school?
Olusegun Obasanjo was educated at Baptist Boys’ High School[13], Royal College of Defence Studies[14], Defence Services Staff College[15], and Mons Officer Cadet School[16].
What awards did Olusegun Obasanjo receive?
Honors received include Indira Gandhi Peace Prize[17], honorary doctor of the Peking University[18], honorary fellow of the African Academy of Sciences[19], and honorary doctor of the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia[20].