Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Sani Musa, has saluted the former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, IBB, on the occasion of his 83rd birthday anniversary, describing his legacies as enduring.
In a statement personally signed and issued on Saturday, Senator Musa, who represents Niger East Senatorial District on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC in the National Assembly, stated that Babangida’s achievements while in office contributed to national growth and development.
The lawmaker wishes the former number one citizen many more years in good health.
“Wishing former Military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida a very happy 83rd birthday. His strides and accomplishments over the years stand as a testament to the enduring impact of his leadership.
“May this milestone bring reflection on the journey that has shaped Nigeria and a celebration of a legacy marked by significant achievements and contributions to the nation. Here’s to many more years of health and wisdom,” he stated.
Babangida, fondly called IBB, was born on August 17, 1941 and ruled Nigeria as military president from August 27, 1985 to August 26, 1993.
He took over power from the then Head of State, Major General Muhammadu Buhari through a bloodless coup d’etat and reigned for eight years until his resignation as a result of the pressure from his annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election presumed to have been won by the Social Democratic Party, SDP candidate, Bashorun Moshood Abiola.
The former military president has generally been commended for his achievements in the areas of infrastructure, agriculture and other sectors of the economy while in office
