Obaseki received Obasanjo, who was on a courtesy visit to the Government House in Benin City, the Edo State capital.
Commending the governor for his warm reception, the former President charged Nigerians not to lose faith in the country.
He noted, “The situation in Nigeria is hard, but no bad situation can’t be made good. The question is, when and how? All we should be saying to those who have the opportunity now is to do their best. It is indeed an opportunity for you to run the affairs of your country and look after your people. It is an opportunity.
“It should not be me but we; not mine but ours; not my tomorrow but our tomorrow, and not my generation but all generations, including the generation coming. This is what sustainable development is all about. You don’t eat today and do not remember the generation coming that they too have to eat, that is all it is.”
On the developmental strides of Obaseki in the last seven and half years, Obasanjo said, “The governor used this opportunity to brief me on what is going on in Edo State. Seeing is believing as when you are in a place you learn more by your visit than just hearing and that is what has just happened to me. I have learnt a lot and am better educated now about things in Edo State, recent and immediate future.”
On the secret of his good health and agility, the former President said, “The secret of good health is the grace of God. You must learn to grow and old gracefully with the grace of God. I used the acronym ‘DREAMSC’ which means, Diet, Rest, Exercise, Medicals, Social Interaction and Contentment.
“Exercise is important no matter how old you are. Your medical is important. You should interact with people and not be alone or dejected and depressed. Be content with what God has done for you, and if not, you will run in circles.”
