Sunday, 18 August 2013

IBB at 72

IBB on White in middle
General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (born August 17, 1941),clocked 72 yesterday. IBB as he is popularly called opts for a under house celebration.

He marked the day with special prayers and celebrated with  close family members and a few business associates at his Minna, Niger State residence

Babangida received Aliko Dangote, Niger State deputy governor, some members of the state executive council and other prominent businessmen and politicians before rushing out to a wedding.

A day before his 72nd birthday, Babangida told newsmen that he wants to be remembered as someone who played his part and contributed his quota in Nigeria’s development.

He was a Nigerian Army officer and military ruler of Nigeria, he ruled Nigeria from his coup against Major General Muhammadu Buhari on August 27, 1985 until his departure from office on August 27, 1993 after his annulment of elections held on June 12 that year.

Asked to write his epitaph, IBB said:

    “Here lies General IBB born in Minna, joined military profession in 1962, stayed there for 32 years, serving this great nation and, by the grace of God, he became a military president and served this country eight years. May his soul rest in peace.”

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