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Obasanjo Holds Memorial Service for Late US President Jimmy Carter in Abeokuta
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo recently hosted a memorial service in Abeokuta, Ogun State, to honor his late friend and close ally, Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States.
Carter, a remarkable statesman and humanitarian, passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100, in his hometown of Plains, Georgia.
His death marked the end of a life filled with service and dedication to peace.
Obasanjo, who had a long-standing friendship with Carter, expressed his deep admiration for the former president through a statement issued by his media aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, announcing the service.
Carter’s legacy is profound, not just for his time in office but for his commitment to human rights, global peace, and public service.
He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his efforts in promoting democracy, human rights, and combating disease in developing countries.
Before becoming president, Carter served as a Georgia state senator and governor, eventually defeating incumbent Gerald Ford in the 1976 presidential election.
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared the holiday dates for the festive season.
Thursday, December 25 will be observed as Christmas Day, December 26 as Boxing Day, and Thursday, January 1 as New Year’s Day.
The declaration was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. He also added that Nigerians should celebrate the holidays in faith and pray for the nation.
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