IBB AT 85: INFORMATION MINISTER CELEBRATES FORMER MILITARY PRESIDENT, PRAISES HIS ENDURING COMMITMENT TO A UNITED NIGERIA
The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has congratulated former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, GCFR, on his 85th birthday, describing him as an elder statesman whose life and service occupy an important place in Nigeria’s contemporary history.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Minister said General Babangida’s journey through military service, national leadership and statesmanship represents a significant chapter in Nigeria’s political and institutional evolution.
Idris noted that, decades after leaving office, the former Military President has remained engaged with issues of national importance, particularly those concerning Nigeria’s unity, stability and development.
He said General Babangida’s experiences in leadership and public service constitute a valuable reservoir from which succeeding generations can draw lessons about the complexities and responsibilities of nation-building.
The Minister also acknowledged the former Military President’s enduring faith in Nigeria and his continued interventions in support of national cohesion and peaceful coexistence.
“General Babangida remains an important voice in our national journey, and at 85, we celebrate his service, his statesmanship and his enduring commitment to a united Nigeria,” Idris said.
He wished the former Military President many more years of good health, peace and fulfilment, while praying that he continues to enjoy the affection of his family and the goodwill of Nigerians.
Rabiu Ibrahim, mnipr
Special Assistant (Media) to the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation
August 17, 2026
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