<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Ogun State House of Assembly led by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Olakunle Oluomo has extolled the ingenuity of a former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo for setting up a cultural institution for the preservation of the rich socio-political and cultural history of the nation and that of the Yoruba race for the benefit of the coming generation.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Oluomo, while leading other lawmakers on a visit to the
residence of the former President and
elderstateman, posited that the collection of artefacts and military
relics of the former General during his days in the Nigerian Army remained a
reference point in history.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Describing Obasanjo as a living legend of all times, who
contributed immensely to the promotion of democratic ideals, lauded his
initiative geared towards referencing history with evidence as reflected in the
relics giving credence to the nation&#8217;s history for the upcoming generations.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Oluomo, on behalf of his colleague-lawmakers thanked the
former President for his vision at ensuring evidence based documentations at
the centre on national history including landmark events, culture and other
notable activities.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Earlier in his remarks, Chief Obasanjo appreciated the
visit of the lawmakers to the facility, stating that it had become expedient to
preserve cultural values with a view to improving the present situation and
inspiring the future.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">He underscored the culture of keeping the past for
posterity, saying his past experience about keeping relics from history spurred
him to establish the centre with sections for the Organization of African
Unity, (OAU) African Union (AU) collection of books, cultural heritage and
other historical relics amongst others.</p>

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