Obasanjo noted that given Zimbabwe’s recent success in overcoming a similar challenge, the country could offer valuable lessons to Nigeria
By Kehinde Okeowo
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has urged current President, Bola Tinubu to reach out to his Zimbabwean counterpart as his govenment grapples with addressing the current unprecedented level of inflation and hunger in the country.
He gave the advice on Monday, at a youth leadership symposium organized as part of activities lined up for his 87th birthday.
Obasanjo noted that given Zimbabwe’s recent success in overcoming a similar challenge, it could offer valuable guidance to Nigeria.
He went on to charge Nigerians to remain strong in the face of the current situation of things, adding that the tough must get going when the time is rough and tough.
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Speaking at the event, Obasnajo advised, “Committing suicide is not the end of any problem, confront it and take it to God because he could do anything.
“Zimbabwe had this problem recently. Shouldn’t we ask them how they did it even if our approach will be different?
“Even if whatever we shall be doing will be different, we can ask questions to navigate our way out,” he added.
The ex-military leader also advised that citizens take the situation to God, maintaining that the economic hardship and hunger will not be permanent.
