You’re A Statesman, Buhari, Jonathan, Lawan Tell Babangida At 79

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent warm felicitations to former military President, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida on the occasion of his 79th birthday, today.
A statement made available to newsmen in Abuja, yesterday, signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, said that Buhari joins family, friends and associates to celebrate with the elder statesman.
The statement read, “As the former military leader turns a new age, the President believes his services to the country will always be remembered.”
The President further prayed “that the Almighty God will continually strengthen Gen. Babangida, grant him good health and longer life.”
Also, former President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, felicitated with ex-Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, on the occasion of his 79th birthday, describing him as a statesman who has made considerable contribution to Nigeria’s growth.
Babangida, who served as the nation’s military President from 1985 to 1993, turns 79, today.
In a goodwill message to Babangida, which he personally signed, Jonathan highlighted the former military President’s strong sense of patriotism and commitment to Nigeria’s unity and development.
In the message, Jonathan further said: “I celebrate with you, your family, and all associates as you mark your 79th birthday.
“You are a statesman who has made invaluable contributions to the growth and development of our country, Nigeria.
“I salute your steadfast love for our nation and your continued zeal towards a united and prosperous Nigeria.
“As you celebrate, may God sustain you with sound health, peace and joy. On behalf of my family, I wish you a happy birthday.”
Similarly, the Senate President, Dr Ahmad Lawan, felicitated former President Ibrahim Babangida as he celebrates his 79th birthday, today.
Lawan says the former General can be proud of his contributions to the defence of the nation’s territorial integrity, unity, political and socio-economic development of Nigeria.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ola Awoniyi, the Senate President noted that President Babangida has remained passionate about Nigeria more than two decades after his exit from active public service.
Lawan urged the elder statesman to continue to avail those in leadership positions the benefits of his experience and wise counsel for the unity, stability and progress of the nation.
The Senate President wishes the General many more years of good health and peace of mind.