Jonathan asks Tinubu to create department to manage presidential libraries

Jonathan asks Tinubu to create department to manage presidential libraries

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has asked President Bola
Tinubu to establish a department to oversee presidential libraries.

 

Jonathan spoke on Thursday in Abuja during the launch of the
book titled: ‘A Journey in Service’ authored by Ibrahim Babangida, a former
head of state. The event also featured a fundraising for IBB’s library.

 

Jonathan said every president makes history, but not all
contribute to documenting it. He added that proper documentation strengthens
historical accuracy.

 

“When I left office, for the first six months, I toured
America and I visited most of the presidential libraries. The presidential
libraries are taken as federal government assets,” he said.

 

“So, Mr. President (Tinubu), you need to set up a department
in the Secretary to the Government office.

 

“So the American government help the management of the
presidential library. This is why all American presidents have presidential
libraries – there are numerous examples.”

 

Jonathan also commended Babangida over the launch of his
memoir and added that Nigeria’s history is incomplete without his story.

 

“So, Ibrahim Babandiga as we all know, is one of the most
charismatic leaders in this country. He is somebody that, up to date, people go
as if they are going on a pilgrimage to consult him,” Jonathan said

 

“We thank God for giving him that grace and the wisdom to
continue to mentor people. In terms of leadership, Nigerians know you have
contributed significantly in terms of the infrastructure development of this
country and social mobilisation.

 

“We cannot write the history of Nigeria without dedicating a
reasonable part to your service as the president of Nigeria.”

 

Jonathan added that other leaders, especially former
presidents, should establish presidential libraries to aid in better
documenting Nigeria’s history.

Source: Jonathan asks Tinubu to create department to manage presidential libraries

 - NigerianEye

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