President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday sent birthday greetings to former President Ibrahim Babangida, wishing him a “long and healthy life”, as he marks his 80th birthday on Tuesday, August 17.
According to his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity Garba Shehu, President Buhari noted that as former military commanders during the war, both retiring as Generals, they had mutual interests, great hopes and expectations in a strong and united Nigeria.
He expressed hope that privileged Nigerians like President Babangida and others like himself would recommit to ongoing efforts to help the nation to reach more glory, progress, and prosperity.
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