By Musa Baba Adamu
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has said the legacy of former military head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, has remained well established in Nigeria’s political history.
In a felicitation message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ola Awonoyi, to mark IBB’s 80th birthday celebration, Lawan said Babangida is a patriot and firm believer in the Nigerian project, which he promoted with courage and great wit as a soldier and a political leader.
The statement said “The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, felicitates former President Ibrahim Babangida on the occasion of his 80th birthday.
“Lawan rejoices with the family, numerous friends and associates of the General as they celebrate his attainment of this milestone in a remarkably fulfilled life.
“President Babangida has attained this milestone in good health of mind and body, and with his legacy well established in the political history of our great country, Nigeria.
“President Babangida is a patriot and firm believer in the Nigerian project, which he promoted with courage and great wit as a soldier and a political leader.
“While in government, he worked to keep Nigeria united and to make it stable and prosperous.
“Even out of power and in well-deserved retirement, IBB has continued to promote our democracy and national unity,” Lawan said, even as he prayed to God Almighty to preserve the elder statesman for many more years in good health.
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