Tinubu Greets Ex-military President Babangida At 83 …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida on his 83rd birthday on Saturday, August 17.
General Babangida, fondly called IBB, was Nigeria’s military president from 1985 to 1993.
President Tinubu in a statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale saluted the former Head of State on this special occasion, noting his endeavours towards the development of the nation, especially in infrastructure and otherwise, notably the completion of the Third Mainland Bridge which at the time was the longest bridge in Africa.
The President acknowledged the role of General Babangida in the sculpting of modern Nigeria, and commends him for his services to the nation.
Tinubu wished the Babangida many more years in good health.
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