General
Ibrahim Babandiga, a former Nigerian Military President, has welcomed
President Muhammadu Buhari to the club of those aged above 75. In a
statement by the former military leader, he described President Buhari
as 'an excellent role model to many young aspiring politicians and even
to the not-so-young, because of the way and manner you have managed to
sustain the survival of our country as an indivisible one nation albeit
in the face of many daunting diversions'. He went on to say "you
achieved great success in the fight against corruption, terrorism and
other forms of insecurity in addition to getting our country out of
economic recession. I wish to congratulate you for all the achievements
you have recorded in your lifetime and particularly for your humility,
deep sense of honesty and faith you have shown in the various aspects of
governance, politics and democracy as our President.”“As we get over
our mid-seventies, we can say with all sense of modesty that we should
celebrate every birthday anniversary with prayers in order for us to
thank Allah for all the blessings and the bounties He showered upon
us.“It is only fair that we pause and reflect in our own different ways
on all the life’s challenges we face day by day and the positive strides
we have been blessed to attain.“A typical day in the life of a Nigerian
President requires faith, poise, patience, tenacity, experience,
strategic thinking and quality character for one to get through it.”“I
join the first lady, Aisha and all your children and grandchildren in
wishing you many happy returns of your birthday.“Aisha’s loyalty and
support, as the home front commander, is invigorating since by our age
we require much comfort, care and affection at home. Welcome to our club
of the over 75You have been an excellent role model' - Ibrahim Babangida celebrates President Buhari @76
General
Ibrahim Babandiga, a former Nigerian Military President, has welcomed
President Muhammadu Buhari to the club of those aged above 75. In a
statement by the former military leader, he described President Buhari
as 'an excellent role model to many young aspiring politicians and even
to the not-so-young, because of the way and manner you have managed to
sustain the survival of our country as an indivisible one nation albeit
in the face of many daunting diversions'. He went on to say "you
achieved great success in the fight against corruption, terrorism and
other forms of insecurity in addition to getting our country out of
economic recession. I wish to congratulate you for all the achievements
you have recorded in your lifetime and particularly for your humility,
deep sense of honesty and faith you have shown in the various aspects of
governance, politics and democracy as our President.”“As we get over
our mid-seventies, we can say with all sense of modesty that we should
celebrate every birthday anniversary with prayers in order for us to
thank Allah for all the blessings and the bounties He showered upon
us.“It is only fair that we pause and reflect in our own different ways
on all the life’s challenges we face day by day and the positive strides
we have been blessed to attain.“A typical day in the life of a Nigerian
President requires faith, poise, patience, tenacity, experience,
strategic thinking and quality character for one to get through it.”“I
join the first lady, Aisha and all your children and grandchildren in
wishing you many happy returns of your birthday.“Aisha’s loyalty and
support, as the home front commander, is invigorating since by our age
we require much comfort, care and affection at home. Welcome to our club
of the over 75
