Posted by Samuel on Fri 03rd Oct, 2025 - tori.ng
Obasanjo stated this on Friday in Abuja at the public presentation of ‘Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum’, a book authored by former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (retd).
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that the Boko Haram insurgency has become a daily reality for Nigerians.
Obasanjo stated this on Friday in Abuja at the public presentation of ‘Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum’, a book authored by former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (retd).
He urged Nigerians to confront the menace with deeper questioning and stronger resolve.
“Boko Haram is now virtually becoming part of our life. Should we accept that? If we should not accept it, what should we do?
“How much do we know? Even from the other side, and from this side, have we been active enough? Have we been proactive enough?
“I think we have to ask ourselves the necessary questions to be able to deal with this thing that is now becoming a monster within our country,” he said.
Present at the event were former President Goodluck Jonathan, service chiefs, former and serving governors, and clerics, among others.