Olusegun Obasanjo celebrates 88th birthday in grand style

Nigeria’s former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo celebrated his 88th birthday today, March 5, 2025, with a grand celebration attended by top dignitaries, political figures, and traditional ruler

The event, held at The Delborough Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, was a gathering of influential personalities who came together to honor the elder statesman.

Among the distinguished guests were former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; and former Senate President Bukola Saraki alongside his wife, Toyin.

Traditional rulers and business moguls were also in attendance, including the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; billionaire businessman Razaq Akanni Okoya and his wife, Shade; and former Imo State Governor, Emeka Ihedioha.

The celebration also drew popular socialites such as E-Money, Obi Cubana, and Cubana Chief Priest, adding to the event’s prominence.

In honor of the occasion, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu paid tribute to Obasanjo, describing him as an “extraordinary leader and statesman” whose contributions to Nigeria’s development remain significant.