- Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has visited Borno state
- Obasanjo is in Maiduguri, Borno state capital city for the third meeting of the Nigeria Zero Hunger Forum
- He was received at the Maiduguri International Airport by the Borno state governor, Kashim Shettima
Former Nigeria's president, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Friday, March 9, visited Borno state.
Obasanjo was received by the governor of Borno state, Kashim Shettima, at the Maiduguri International Airport.
Announcing the arrival of the former president, Governor Shettima said Obasanjo was in Maiduguri to attend the third meeting of the Nigeria Zero Hunger Forum.
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Shetima said: "I just received former President Olusegun Obasanjo at the Maiduguri International Airport. The former President is in Maiduguri to attend the third meeting of the Nigeria Zero Hunger Forum."
Former president Olusegun Obasanjo is currently in Borno state. Photo credit: Facebook, Kashim Shettima
The the Zero Hunger Forum is a social development goal program of both the Nigerian government and international development partners aimed at eradicating hunger across the country and the globe.
Obasanjo was received in Maiduguri by Governor Kashima Shettima. Photo credit: Facebook, Kashim Shettima
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Obasanjo was received in Maiduguri by Governor Kashima Shettima. Photo credit: Facebook, Kashim Shettima
NAIJ.com earlier reported that Obasanjo who presides over the forum had said that defeating hunger in Nigerian could bring an end to the activities Boko Haram terrorists group.
Obasanjo is attending the third meeting of the Nigeria Zero Hunger Forum. Photo credit: Facebook, Kashim Shettima
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Obasanjo is attending the third meeting of the Nigeria Zero Hunger Forum. Photo credit: Facebook, Kashim Shettima
The former president said the federal government of Nigeria must work hard towards ensuring that the issues of hunger and joblessness are tackled.
Obasanjo is attending the third meeting of the Nigeria Zero Hunger Forum. Photo credit: Facebook, Kashim Shettima
Obasanjo informed the forum that research has proven that most Boko Haram fighters picked up arms against the state, not for the advancement of any religious conviction but as a means of fighting hunger and lack of jobs.
Former president Olusegun Obasanjo is currently in Borno state. Photo credit: Facebook, Kashim Shettima
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