The Northern States' Governors Forum has felicitated with former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida as he turns 72 years on Saturday, Aug.17.
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This is contained in a statement on Friday in Minna signed by the Chairman of the forum, Gov. Babangida Aliyu of Niger.
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Aliyu commended IBB's untiring efforts at preserving the unity of the nation.
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He said Babangida's life symbolised statesmanship, patriotism, vision and courage which weres ome of the excellent leadership virtues that had guided him through his years of active public service.
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According to the statement, Babangida has excelled in his chosen profession and showed rare vision, courage and exemplary leadership during his leadership of the country.
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It said IBB had consistently remained on the path of promoting national unity, integration and development with his influential networks cutting across the length and breadth of Nigeria and beyond.