Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has described former Army President, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida as a beacon of hope and a job mannequin for a lot of generations, saying posterity will proceed to acknowledge his contributions.
Bago in a message to IBB on his 84th birthday by means of his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, described him as a real patriot and a dwelling legend who has devoted most of his life to serving the nation.
The governor highlighted Gen. Babangida’s bravery and patriotism, noting that he ensured the unity, stability, and progress of Nigeria throughout and after his tenure as head of state.
In line with him, ” The elder statesman has written his identify on the sands of time by means of the quite a few insurance policies and programmes applied when he was the top of State and army president of Nigeria between 1985 and 1993″.
Bago additionally counseled the previous president’s dedication to preserving wealthy historical past and selling training, citing the launch of the IBB Presidential Library, named after his late spouse, Dr Maryam Babangida.
” I additionally have a good time the enduring legacy of the celebrant within the political and financial evolution of Nigeria and congratulate him for attaining the age of 84, which he stated is a good milestone in life, ” he maintained.
Bago then prayed for Allah’s steady Noor and Rahama, good well being and vitality, in addition to knowledge to proceed to supply clever counsel for extra affect.
