Acting Governor of Niger State, Comrade Yakubu Garba has described Nigeria’s former Military Head of State Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida as a bridge builder who has been instrumental in keeping Nigeria as one.
The acting Governor stated this when he led a State Government delegation on a birthday visit to Gen. Babangida at his uphill residence as he marks his 83rd birthday.
He says Gen. Babangida is a blessing to Nigeria considering the critical roles he played in keeping the Country together and the developmental strides he attained in terms of infrastructure and human capital development as a Military President.
The Acting Governor says the State government has been benefiting from the wise counsel of the elder statesman; hence, it will continue to tap from his wealth of experience.
He says the State Government remains thankful to Allah for keeping the General alive and prays that Allah will continue to show him Mercy.
The Acting Governor thereafter presented the Celebrant his portrait as a birthday gift.
The Commissioner for Information, Hajiya Binta Mamman, Commissioner for Homeland Security, Gen. Muhammad Bello (Rtd), Commissioner for Lands Maurice Magaji, Commissioner for Tourism and Culture, Hajiya Fatima Adamu as well as the Commissioner for Nomadic and Pastoral Affairs, Umar Sanda Rebe and other Principal Officers were among the State Government’s delegation.
