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Olusegun Matthew Okikiola Obasanjo Biography and Timeline

Follow Olusegun Matthew Okikiola Obasanjo through 2 dated historical records for Nigeria.

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Olusegun Matthew Okikiola Obasanjo, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

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1976–1999Years on this page

1976

13 February 1976

President of Nigeria

Lieutenant General · President of Nigeria · Lagos · Government / Government of Nigeria

Appointed military Head of State of Nigeria after the assassination of Murtala Muhammed

Role range: 1976-1979 – 1976-1979

1999

29 May 1999

President of Nigeria

President of Nigeria · President of Nigeria · Abuja · Government / Government of Nigeria

Appointed President of Nigeria, 4th Republic

Role range: 1999-2007 – 1999-2007

Records, sources and methodology

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