President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida, on his 83rd birthday on August 17.
The Spokesman to the President, Ajuri Ngelale, stated this in a statement made available to TheIdeal News on Saturday.
Babangida, fondly called IBB, was Nigeria’s military president from 1985 to 1993.
President Tinubu also saluted the former head of state on this special occasion, noting his endeavours towards the development of the nation, especially in infrastructure and otherwise, notably the completion of the Third Mainland Bridge which at the time was the longest bridge in Africa.
The statement reads in part, “The President further acknowledges the role of General Babangida in the sculpting of modern Nigeria, and commended him for his services to the nation.
“President Tinubu wishes the former head of state many more years in good health.”
