Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged affluent Nigerians to help reduce the effects of the current economic hardship on the less privileged.
Obasanjo made the call on Sunday, October 27, at the celebration of the 25th edition of the Omo Olowu Day celebration, which was held at the Oba Odeleye Park, Oke-Sokori in Abeokuta, Ogun state capital.
The former president also tasked Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state to work with the Owu Kingdom in developing agriculture, trade, and business to ensure development and food sufficiency.
Speaking at the celebration, Governor Abiodun said his administration is committed to exploiting and enhancing the tourism potential in the state, Vanguard reported on Monday, October 28.
The governor said:
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Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng reported that Obasanjo expressed concern over out-of-school children in Nigeria.
At an event in Bauchi state, he warned that they are at risk of being recruited by extremist groups like Boko Haram.
The elder statesman urged the government, including community leaders, to wake up to their responsibility to address the education crisis to prevent a future security threat.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
