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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (retd), former military President on his 82nd birthday.
According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu said he shares in the joy of celebration with family members, friends, and associates of the celebrant.
He noted that IBB had served in many capacities in the Nigerian army with distinction and reached the peak of his career as Chief of Army Staff with indelible legacies for his gallant defense of our nationhood during the Nigerian Civil War.
He affirmed the contributions of Babangida to national development, which include the creation of many states to strengthen the federal structure, physical infrastructure, the liberalization of the media industry, and other initiatives across the health and defense sectors.
President Tinubu further noted the influential position of the former Nigerian leader, who has, after 30 years outside of power, consistently remained a voice of wisdom and counsel for many political leaders, both within and outside of Nigeria.
The President prayed for the continuous well-being of Gen. Babangida and his family.
