The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has celebrated the former military president of Nigeria, General Ibrahim Badmus Babangida (rtd), as he celebrates his 81st birthday.
The first class traditional monarch noted that the former military president is remarkable for his intellect, administrative competence, passion and commitment to the nation’s unity, peace and progress.
The spokesperson of the traditional ruler, Mallam Abdulazeez Arowona, on Wednesday, commended the former Nigerian leader, for his efforts to sustain the democratic practice by giving deserved support to all the tiers of government since the return of democracy in 1999.
He said: “Gen. Babangida has continued to offered himself to the nation as a virile counsellor to upcoming political leaders with strong network with both younger and older gladiators.”
the traditional ruler has, on behalf of the entire Traditional Rulers Council in the state wished the former military leader more years on earth with sound health and comfort.
“The nation’s political landscapes will continue to require constant references to the historical role of the former military president which has further shaped the sociocultural and economic development of the country”, he added.
The Emir however commiserated with the former Nigerian general over the passing of his friend and former spokesperson, Chief Duro Onabule, reaffirming that the death of the former spokesman is an unfortunate incidence.
He has prayed to the Almighty Allah to grant the former military leader the strength and patience to bear with the loss of his deceased friend and prayed God to grant the families, friends and associates left behind by late Chief Onabule the fortitude to bear the great loss.