- Former President Olusegun Obasanjo explained he no longer identifies with the name “Matthew,” given by his parents, saying he simply doesn’t like it and prefers his traditional Yoruba names
- At his 88th birthday event in Abeokuta, Obasanjo urged Africans to discard colonial influences, including foreign names, as part of breaking free from the legacies of slavery and colonialism
- Launching two new books, Obasanjo described himself as an “incurable optimist,” expressing strong belief that Nigeria will achieve greatness within his lifetime
Former Nigerian President Explains Why He Rejected One Name Given to Him By His ParentsSource: Getty ImagesObasanjo questions his English nameAkin Adesina wants to continue calling me Matthew. I have no problem with his evangelical mission, Obasanjo joked. But for me, I don’t fancy the name. Matthew was a tax collector. Why didn’t my parents name me Peter, John, Samuel, or Moses? Those are beautiful names. Not even Joseph,” he said.So, Akin Adesina can keep his Matthew. I will keep my Olusegun Okikiola Aremu Obasanjo.Obj still hopeful for Nigerias futureFormer Nigerian President Explains Why He Rejected One Name Given to Him By His ParentsSource: TwitterNigeria will be great. I believe it, and I will witness it, he said confidently.
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