IBB Advises Nigerians As He Clocks 78 Years...

FORMER military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has charged Nigerians to ensure they identify themselves as Nigerians all the time.

He said Nigeria is a country to be proud of; adding that whoever wants to denounce his citizenship should have a rethink.


Speaking with newsmen during the celebration of his 78th birthday at his Uphill residence in Minna, Babangida said Nigerians do not have any other country apart from Nigeria.

He stressed the need for everyone to work towards ensuring the country survives its challenges.

“We do not have any other country except Nigeria, let us all work together, men and women, young and old, to make sure that this country survives.

“We need to work to ensure that the unity of this country is maintained and make sure we identify ourselves as Nigerians all the time,” he said.
I give God thanks for sparing my life up till this time. God has been very kind and I remain grateful.”


The Uphill residence of the Babangida was flooded with family, friends and well-wishers from all walks of life who were on ground to celebrate with him on his birthday.

Most of his friends and well-wishers came with greeting cards of different colors and sizes with different inscriptions.

Among the early callers were former Chief Justice of the Federation, Alfa Belgore, lawmakers from the National Assembly, former military administrators and governor, as well as relations.

from dailypost