Former Governor of Jigawa State, Dr. Sule Lamido, on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to former President Olusegun Obasanjo at his residence within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta.
A statement signed by Mansur Ahmed Hassan, Lamido’s New Media Aide, said the meeting centered on “fruitful discussions on critical issues concerning the state of the nation.”
According to the statement, Obasanjo personally took Lamido on a guided tour of the Presidential Library. “Baba Obasanjo took Baba on a guided tour of the Presidential Library, showcasing the wonders of his life’s journey ranging from books authored by him and about him, his military career, prison experiences, politics and governance, family life, educational pursuits, international engagements, and many more inspiring legacies,” the aide said.
Hassan described Lamido as “the genial leader of the talakawas,” adding that the interaction between the two elder statesmen reflected their longstanding relationship and commitment to Nigeria’s unity and progress.