Jonathan’s former minister bags doctorate degree in America (photos)
Musiliu Obanikoro, the former minister of state for defence, on Saturday, May 14, bagged a doctorate degree in History from Oglethorpe University, Atlanta.
The former Senator who shared his graduation photos on his twitter handle, also holds a Bachelors Degree in Public Affairs and a Masters in Public Administration.
Read his tweets below:
Looking back on my journey, I find that one thing has definitely made the difference in my life and that is Education. #4MO
— Musiliu Obanikoro (@MObanikoro) May 16, 2016
Soon after leaving Government, I travelled to the United States to take a break from Politics after 17 straight years public service. #4MO
— Musiliu Obanikoro (@MObanikoro) May 16, 2016
I believe Education makes the difference most times and a mind that isn’t learning new things over a period of time is deteriorating. #4MO
— Musiliu Obanikoro (@MObanikoro) May 16, 2016
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I’m happy to say that on Saturday the 14th of May, 2016, I picked up my Bachelors in History from Oglethorpe University, Atlanta. #4MO
— Musiliu Obanikoro (@MObanikoro) May 16, 2016
This Bachelors Degree comes after my previous one in Public Affairs and a Masters in Public Administration. #4MO pic.twitter.com/L2nrcb4qMU
— Musiliu Obanikoro (@MObanikoro) May 16, 2016
I am Grateful to God for a Sound Mind in a Sound Body, and grateful to well-wishing Friends. Cc @kaylagos #4MO pic.twitter.com/Xg7wBDdFtI
— Musiliu Obanikoro (@MObanikoro) May 16, 2016
The Pursuit of Higher Goals leads to Achievement. Keep your Eyes Focused so you can Hold your Head High. #4MO pic.twitter.com/ghWrUC2dRV
— Musiliu Obanikoro (@MObanikoro) May 16, 2016
At the end of it all, we must never forget those who should matter most in that moment of achievement. #4MO pic.twitter.com/XillY4EXdh
— Musiliu Obanikoro (@MObanikoro) May 16, 2016
The 58-year old is a former local government chairman of Lagos Island, former commissioner of home affairs and culture, former Nigerian ambassador to Ghana, former senator representing Lagos state central senatorial district, and later foreign affairs under Jonathan and he tried unsuccessfully to govern Lagos state.
Nicknamed ‘Koro’ by his admirers, Obanikoro is a force to reckon with politically any day and anytime. He attended Texas Southern University where he earned his Bsc in public affairs and Msc in public administration.
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