Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has just been conferred with the honour of “Father of the Nation”.
A group under the aegis of National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) conferred the honour on the ex-president and retired general.
The group led by NYCN President, Nihi Oladele and his predecessor, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere of Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) presented the award with a N1 million cash prize to Chief Obasanjo in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
Former Osun State Governor and Obasanjo ally, Chief Olagunsoye Oyinlola witnessed the ceremony.
Ugochinyere said that young people across Nigeria raised the funds in appreciation of Obasanjo’s leadership.
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