President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised former Military President Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, saying his eight years of military rule greatly impacted Nigeria’s socio-economic and political development.
In a congratulatory message issued by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, on the 84th birthday of the elder statesman, President Tinubu noted that Gen. Babangida’s military administration will be remembered for its massive investment in infrastructure, such as the Third Mainland Bridge, among many others.
The President highlighted Babangida’s role in creating states and relocating the Nigerian Federal capital from Lagos to Abuja.
”President Tinubu rejoices with the family, friends, and associates of the former military leader whose military administration will be remembered for reforms that liberalised the Nigerian economy.”
”Furthermore, the President celebrates General Babangida’s distinguished military career, which includes serving as an instructor at the Nigerian Defence Academy, Commander of the 4 Reconnaissance Regiment, Commander of the Nigerian Army Armoured Corps, Director of Army Staff Duties and Plans, and Chief of Army Staff.”
The former military leader established the State Security Service, National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), among others.
While thanking him for his sacrifice and leadership, President Tinubu prayed to Almighty Allah to grant the former military leader more years and renewed strength.
Hauwa Abu