Obasanjo goes back to school, resumes classes in NOUN today
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has proven that age is just a number as he is set to go back to school.
Obasanjo, 77, will today resume class as graduate student at the headquarters of the National Open University of Nigeria in Lagos for a higher degree in Christian Theology.
Having obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in 2009, the Owu-born high chief will now be working towards a doctorate degree, beginning first with a Masters degree.
Obasanjo told news site, Premium Times that he was going back to school because it was important for him to make some commitments towards achieving his aspirations in life.
“I’m going back to school because I need something to aspire to in every endeavour of life. I always aspire to something new in my farm. I do that in my international activities. I do it in my writing. I do it in the improvement of my academic work which helps to sharpen my brain and strengthen my faith.”
On combining his studies with his tight international engagements, the former Nigerian leader said he would take advantage of the flexibility of the Open University’s system.
“Fortunately, the Open University is flexible enough and I will definitely be able to cope. I was able to cope
when I did the Post Graduate. I was also busy during the period”, he said.
