Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo arrived in Minna, Niger State, on Sunday evening to meet with Ibrahim Babangida, the former head of state.
This visit followed Obasanjo’s earlier engagement in Edo State, where he celebrated the 90th birthday of Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin Kingdom.
The Minna meeting saw the attendance of notable figures, including former Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd) and former National Security Adviser (NSA) General Aliyu Gusau (rtd).
Obasanjo’s media aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, confirmed the visit in a statement released on Sunday.
It was not immediately clear what issues were discussed by the former Nigerian leaders, but multiple reports said the meeting was connected with pressing national issues that border on the current economic challenges.
Akinyemi clarified that Obasanjo’s visit to Minna also served as an opportunity to celebrate Babangida’s recent 83rd birthday, which Obasanjo could not attend due to prior commitments.
He said, “After the celebration in Benin, the former President proceeded to Minna in Niger State to visit President Ibrahim Babangida, who celebrated his 83rd birthday on August 17. President Obasanjo noted the contributions of President Babangida and celebrated his good health.
In his remarks, Obasanjo said he could not do this earlier as he was outside the country. He prayed for continued good health for the President.”
