Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo write's Children's book

Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, has written a new storybook for children.


The story book entitled, “Peace Story for Children” was launched on Monday to celebrate the 2015 International Day of Peace organised by the Centre for Human Security, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital.

Obasanjo said he wrote the book to ensure the entrenchment of sustainable peace in Nigeria.

The former President noted that one of the most effective ways to ensure sustainable peace was to instil a culture of non-violence and peaceful co- existence in the youth and children. He also said it was important to sow the seeds of peace in the minds of children whose minds were more receptive to ideas.

The 14-page booklet is illustrated with various cartoons, of course, pupils from different secondary schools in the state, were in attendance at the launch.

The Director, OOPL, CHS, Prof. Peter Okebukola, who represented Obasanjo at the event, said, “Baba Obasanjo believes that the youth are going to be the leaders of tomorrow. And so, we should start planting the seeds of peace in their hearts.

“We are conveying the peace story in a story. Children love stories. This book is to tell the children how they can be part of peace-making in their homes; peace-making with their friends, peace-making in their schools, peace-making nationally.

“It is only when there is sustainable peace that the country can have sustainable development.” He said ‘The CHS Peace Project for Children’ was a deliberate action that would ensure the entrenchment of sustainable peace in the country.

He applauded the efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari in fostering peace in Nigeria, calling on all Nigerians to support the positive change unfolding under the current dispensation.

Okebukola, who said the former President was currently outside the country on a peace mission, stated that it was time the world recognised his efforts at fostering peace in the African sub-region and globally and give him a Nobel Peace prize.

He said, “Baba Obasanjo is abroad now preaching peace. I’ll say that Baba deserves the Nobel Peace prize, because over the last several decades, Baba has been in the vanguard or has been part of groups that have been solving challenges. He has been part of efforts at building bridges, building national unity and promoting peace, not only in Africa but on global level.”

Okebukola expressed the belief that ‘The CHS Peace Project for Children’ would enhance children’s understanding of conflict, conflict resolution and also to empower students as citizens to contribute and sustain a more peaceful global community.


Hmmm i would love to read a little,don't mind me.