The Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library was established to promote democratic values, and is the first of its kind in Africa. Visitors to the library will learn of the history of Nigeria’s through the lens of President Obasanjo’s life as a farmer, soldier, public servant and elder statesman.

President Obasanjo’s continues to pursue initiatives that will improve citizens’ lives, and promote home grown solutions to Africa’s challenges. The Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library brings his legacy and presents his life as an inspiration for citizens and youths— overcoming a difficult childhood, a successful military career, incarceration for his activism, and emergence as Nigeria’s elective president, and his work since leaving office.