By Dwelleth Morountodun
President Muhammadu Buhari and former Vice President, Atiku A bubakar, on Saturday congratulated former Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangidda
often referred to as IBB, on his 78th birthday.
Buhari, in a statement made available to the media through his Senior Special Adviser on Media, Mallam Garba Shehu said:
“As you age gracefully, the country will continue to look up to you for guidance and wisdom. May Allah continue to increase your health and grant you the strength to give your best to your family and the nation.
While also extoling IBB, Atiku in a statement signed by Mr. Paul Ibe, extols the virtues of former military Head of State as a great patriot, statesman and iconic visionary leader.
Atiku, emphasises the nation-building roles played by the Minna, Niger State born former President, who turned 78 today Saturday.
“Babangida as a young officer fought for the unity and indivisibility of our fatherland. And as head of state, he not only spearhead the physical relocation of the nation’s capital from Lagos to Abuja, but politically too, championed and implemented the ideal of a two-party system which enlisted majority of Nigerians.
“In and out of office IBB carries himself with immense grace, comportment and dignified charisma,” the Waziri of Adamawa said.