I’m Not Afraid of Death At My Age – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo revealed that he has no reason to be a coward in the face of death.

According to the general, he stated that will not cease to voice his opinions over issues affecting ontinue the country.

Obasanjo, a former military ruler made this statement 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 chairman of ECOWAS, 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 need to engage with leaders.

The former president who ruled the country on three different occasions, however charged the youths to made individual and collective sacrifices to make Africa a great continent.
Obasanjo noted, “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.” he added.