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Nigerian president returns to school

ABUJA, Nigeria, Dec. 2 (UPI) -- Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo is preparing for his retirement from politics next year by enrolling as a student at the Open University.

"No matter how high one rises, one can never be too big, too high or too old to learn," Obasanjo told the BBC.

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At 69, Obasanjo is believed to be the country's oldest undergraduate. He said he hopes to set an example for other senior citizens.

He also promises to be a serious student when he leaves office.

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