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@82: Babangida had vision of development for Nigeria — Buhari

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has described ex-military President, Ibrahim Babangida, as an outstanding officer who had a vision of development for Nigeria.

Buhari said this in his congratulatory message to Babangida on the latter’s 82nd birthday celebration on Thursday, August 17, 2023.

A statement issued by the former president’s spokesman, Garba Shehu, read: “On the occasion of his 82nd birthday, former President Muhammadu Buhari conveyed his wishes to former military President Ibrahim Babangida.

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“He praised him as an outstanding officer who had a vision of development for the federal capital city, Abuja and the nation.

“The former President wished General Babangida a longer life in good health.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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