Former Namibian First Lady, Monica Geingos, on Tuesday visited the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) Foundation in Abeokuta, describing it as one of Africa’s foremost presidential libraries.
She was accompanied by members of her delegation during the courtesy visit to the institution founded by former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Obasanjo, while welcoming the delegation, expressed delight at hosting the former Namibian First Lady and her team.
He described her visit as a reflection of the enduring friendship and cooperation between Nigeria and Namibia.
According to him, Geingos has made significant contributions to women empowerment, social development and gender emancipation in Namibia.
Obasanjo said the presidential library was established to preserve history, promote democratic values and inspire future generations of leaders.
He noted that the institution encourages responsible leadership, civic engagement and the preservation of national heritage.
The former president said the OOPL Foundation remains committed to preserving the past, capturing the present and inspiring the future.
Speaking, Geingos said Namibia was interested in learning from the OOPL experience as it plans a similar institution for Geingob.
She said Africa should leverage successful models within the continent rather than reinventing systems that already work.
Geingos described the Obasanjo Presidential Library as one of the most prominent and cohesive presidential libraries in Africa.
She said the delegation considered it important to benchmark the project from a successful African institution.
The former First Lady also highlighted the longstanding historical ties between Nigeria and Namibia.
According to her, Nigeria played a significant role in supporting Namibia’s liberation struggle and independence efforts.
She recalled that many Namibians were hosted by Nigerian families during the liberation movement.
Geingos also noted her late husband’s strong personal and professional connections with Nigeria.
She said former President Hage Geingob maintained close ties with Nigeria and was mentored by renowned economist, Prof. Adebayo Adedeji.
