President Tinubu Celebrates General Babangida at 84: A Tribute to Legacy and Service

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to former Military President General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) on the occasion of his 84th birthday. In an official release shared on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu celebrated the former head of state as a pivotal architect of Nigeria’s political and economic evolution

Reflecting on Babangida’s illustrious military career, Tinubu underscored his service as an instructor at the Nigerian Defence Academy, his leadership of the 4 Reconnaissance Regiment and the Armoured Corps, his tenure as Director of Army Staff Duties and Plans, and eventually as Chief of Army Staff

The president further recalled enduring legacies from Babangida’s government, including landmark infrastructure like the Third Mainland Bridge, policies that ushered in economic liberalisation, and the creation of enduring national institutions—the State Security Service (SSS), National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). Additionally, Babangida is credited with establishing new states and relocating the nation’s capital to Abuja

Tinubu prayed earnestly for Babangida’s sustained health, renewed strength, and many more years of life, expressing gratitude for his sacrifices and unwavering service to the nation