By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
Renowned Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter, Francis Ngannou recently met with former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo at his office in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Ngannou shared photos of the meeting on his Instagram handle, expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to receive words of wisdom from the Nigeria’s former leader.
He wrote: “It was an honor meeting the legendary former Nigerian president, H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday at his home office in Abeokuta. It was great receiving some words of wisdom from the legend.”
Ngannou’s visit to Nigeria follows his Christmas holiday in Cameroon.
During his stay, he was spotted socialising with celebrities like Burna Boy and Kamaru Usman in Lagos.
This visit marks Ngannou’s return to Nigeria after his successful debut with the Professional Fighters League (PFL), where he achieved a first-round knockout victory over Ricardo Ferreira.