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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s inspiring quest to join the league of the most educated Nigerians, has finally materialized, as he just bagged a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Christian Theology.
The former president was awarded the degree by Department of Religious Studies, Faculty of Arts of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) at its Abeokuta Study Centre.
Obasanjo who has the rare honor of having served Nigeria both as military and civilian Head of State, was on Friday, December 15, pronounced competent for the award of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Christian Theology
Dr. Samaila Mande, one of the panelists said Obasanjo has satisfied the requirements for the award of Doctor of Philosophy by the university.
He further stated that Obasanjo was given the award after 163 minutes robust defense of his voluminous thesis before a six man panel.
As they say, “it is never late to reach for the skies, if you are determined.”