By Deborah Hassan
365Daily – President Muhammadu Buhari has urged former Military Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (Rtd), to recommit to ongoing efforts to help the nation to reach more glory, progress, and prosperity.
He made the call in a terse message to IBB on the occasion of his 80th birthday on Monday, August 16, 2021.
The message signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, wished him a “long and healthy life”, as he marks his 80th birthday.
It continued: ”President Buhari notes that as former military commanders during the war, both retiring as Generals, they have mutual interests, great hopes and expectations in a strong and united Nigeria.
”President Buhari expresses hope that privileged Nigerians like President Babangida and others like himself will recommit to ongoing efforts to help the nation to reach more glory, progress, and prosperity.”