General Babangida made this known in his autobiography: “A Journey in Service,” which was launched in Abuja on Thursday
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General Babangida said this in his autobiography: “A Journey in Service,” which was launched in Abuja on Thursday
The group said great democracies like Britain, France, Canada and America are facing worse economic decline
The member of the Armed Forces Ruling Council between 1985 and 1987 died from old age related illness.
Titled Courage & Character: The Definitive History of Osun State, the 460-page coffee table book recounts the history of the struggle of the people for their state till military president Gen Ibrahim Babangida, acceded in 1991. The book covers the activities of the various administrations, concluding with that of Rauf Aregbesola.
Born in Minna, Niger State on August 17, 1941, he served as Military President from August 27, 1985 to August 26, 1993.
Tinubu’s salutation was contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.
Acknowledging the contributions of Babangida, who he described as a nationalist and patriotic statesman, to nation building through various platforms, Kalu noted that the former President is known for his passion for unity and progress of Nigeria.
All the same, it is important to note that President Tinubu’s Nigeria is home to an array of folks: the diligent and the intelligent, the determined and the focused, plus the great boasters and the little doers; and they cut across her socio-political geography.
The Governor said in an interview with newsmen that the visit to the elder statesmen was in continuation of his Sallah homage.
The development was confirmed on Sunday by the first son of the late eminent jurist, Maruf Adesegun Ajibola (SAN)
A close family source in Minna the Niger state capital confirmed that General Babangida is back, sound and hearty.
In a statement issued by his media office, IBB commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for midwifing an election, which he said would lead to a new Nigeria.
General Babangida made this disclosure when Pastor Kumuyi and his wife Esther alongside other pastors paid a visit to him at his hilltop residence in Minna in preparation to the GCK Crusade starting on Thursday.
In his sermon during the funeral service at the Cathedral Church of Our Saviour, Ijebu Ode, Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. Peter Oludipe, described late Onabule as an icon, hardworking professional, as well as an achiever.
The Senate President who was accompanied by the Senator representing Niger East Senatorial District, Senator Sani Musa, explained that he was in Minna on a sympathy visit to the former Head of State who is recuperating from an illness.
While speaking to journalists during a meeting to commemorate his 81st birthday, General Babangida said that Nigerians should not give up hope over the challenges bedevilling the country, saying that “this too shall pass”.
Recall that after Babangida annulled the 1993 election, a national protest ensued, which forced him to step aside and hand over power to Ernest Shonekan on August 27, 1993, as the head of an interim national government.
Shonekan was appointed by Nigeria’s former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida, when he was “stepping aside”
He said this while receiving the Osibanjo Grassroot Organisation at his Hill Top residence in Minna, the Niger capital.