Obasanjo said this on Sunday during a Church service to mark the 70th Birthday and Colloquium of Nwodo, former Minister of Information at St. Mulumba’s Catholic Church, New Haven, Enugu.
He said “the age of a man does not matter much” as to his achievements and contributions to humanity. The life of a man really begins at 70”.
“It is not the number of years you spend here on Earth, the most important thing is your positive contributions to humanity and God,” he said
Obasanjo prayed God to continue to guide the celebrants as he continues to make positive contributions to the development and unity of the country.
Also speaking, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, Afenifere Leader, also extolled the uncommon trait of Nwodo to build bridges and friendships across the country.
Adebanjo said that Nwodo had stood out for peace and equity of all parts and ethnicity of the country, adding he had done that by words and vivid actions.
He said “I congratulate him for his love for humanity and the progress of everybody he comes across. We thank God for his life,” he said.
