I’m not afraid of death, says Obasanjo – TheNigerialawyer

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said he won’t act like a
coward for fear of death. According to him, he will continue to
raise the alarm when things are not right in the country.

Obasanjo said these at the two-day interactive session of the
Presidential Youth Mentorship Retreat held at the Youth Development
Centre, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta.

The former army officer, who spoke at the event on Monday and
Tuesday, said his major concern was to build leaders who would lead
Africa to the Promised Land.

He said God had favoured him to live long after serving as Head
of State and President of the country.

Obasanjo said the purpose of the retreat was to facilitate the
release of the creative energies of young people.

He said African youths needed to interact with their
leaders.

The ex-military ruler however advised the youths to made
individual and collective sacrifices to make Africa a great
continent.

Obasanjo said, “I ‘m not afraid of death at my age. God has
favoured me and I appreciate God’s blessings on me over these
years.

“My concern over the years is to build leaders of Africa. My
greatest concern is tomorrow and that tomorrow begins today.”