Jim Okolo Visits Obasanjo, Holds Private Meeting With Minister of Water Resources
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has received in audience the Nigerian National Coordinator, Nouvelle Perspective International and international election observer, Hon. Jim Okolo Chimezie at the presidential library in Abeokuta, Ogun state, ABUJAPRESS reports.
Similarly, Jim Okolo has also met with the Minister of Water Resources, Engineer Joseph Terlumun Utsev at his office in Abuja where they held private discussions.
Jim Okolo had embarked on a courtesy visit to the former Nigerian leader where he also intimated him with some of the activities of his organisation, Nouvelle Perspective International and how it has helped in sustaining the confidence of electorate through unbiased electoral observation mission.
He thanked the former President for his interest in the country development even at an old age and despite having everything he needs for a comfortable life.
According to Jim Okolo, Obasanjo's constant communication through letter writing and other communication means have helped in keeping leaders on their toes, aiming to retool their policies to benefit a larger population of Nigerians.
During the visit, the former President also gave him a book titled, "Election Your Power, take it to the polls" written by Alexander Onoja to assist in his mission of observing elections across the world.
Forner President Obasanjo who was full of thanks for the visit encouraged Jim Okolo to continue making noble contributions in advancing the horizon of democracy in Africa.
Meanwhile at the meeting with the Honourable Minister of Water Resources, Engineer Joseph Terlumun Utsev discussions centred on utilizing the nation's abundant water resources to increase agricultural and manufacturing output.
During his recent visit to the United States, Jim Okolo had met with investors in different sectors of the economy, including those who specialize in construction of dams across nations of the world. It is expected their coming into the country will bring humongous value.
Our correspondent was reliably informed that the foreign investors are ready to enter into Public Private Partnership (PPP) scheme with his ministry to revamp existing dams and construct new ones across the nation.