The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has congratulated former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), on the occasion of his 84th birthday.
In a statement personally signed on Sunday in Abuja, Idris described Babangida as “a vast reservoir of knowledge and experience” whose contributions to Nigeria’s political and economic evolution remain significant.
“It gives me great joy to congratulate former military president, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, on the occasion of his 84th birthday. Babangida is an enduring statesman whose life and service remain etched in Nigeria’s political history,” the minister said.
He added that IBB has consistently stood as a voice of wisdom, moderation, and guidance in Nigeria’s quest for peace, unity, and sustainable development.
“As he marks this milestone, we celebrate not just his years, but also his immense contributions to the evolution of modern Nigeria, particularly through his championing of political and economic reforms. His legacy of service, courage, and vision continues to inspire leaders and citizens alike,” Idris said.
The minister prayed for God to grant the elder statesman many more years of good health, strength, and fulfillment, noting that the nation holds him in high esteem.
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