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The official launch of Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation took place at Grosvenor Hotel, in London on Friday 8 February 2013. President Goodluck Jonathan and three other African leaders, President John Mahama of Ghana, Boni Yayi of Benin Republic and Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf of Liberia were present.
Launch of OOF in London on 8 February 2013
Former President Obasanjo stated that these challenges, which are impeding economic growth of the continent will be addressed through the feed Africa initiative, girl child education, youth empowerment, and employment, as well as health improvement initiative under the foundation.
“The Foundation is aimed at advancing human security in Africa within the context of tackling critical problems in the areas of food, economy, health and security, as well as gender equality.
“The initiatives of the foundation are those that I feel passionately about and have dedicated my life to work for their advancement.
“These initiatives are critical to the advancement of human security for my people, people can only progress in life when they are not hungry, when they are educated, and when jobs can be obtained by the youth of a nation.
“I make this heartfelt commitment that the foundation will make tremendous progress for those it intends to serve, and will leave a positive legacy throughout Africa,” Obasanjo said.
The former President added that “the desire to do good led me into this. Can anyone be tired of doing good? You need the will to do good and a bit of cash.”
Obasanjo, who also stressed the need for Africa to key into the global trend, said change from the old order to present time was vital for development.
“You can not do the same thing year after year and expect progress.
Other dignitaries at the launch were Ambassadors, MP’s, Senators, Traditional rulers and captains of industries. Notable were Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola, Governor Adams Oshiomole of Delta State, Former Governor Alao Akala of Oyo State, Former Governor Donald Duke of Cross River State, Governor Henry Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State, Former Governer, Central Bank of Nigeria, Chukwuma Soludo, Former minister of Education Oby Ezekwezile, Senator Grace Bent and Timi Alaibe.
President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote and Chief Femi Otedola, Chairman Forte oil, as well as Access Bank Managing Director Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede
