Dogara Hails Babangida Enduring Legacy At 85

A former speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has joined other prominent Nigerians to celebrate former military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, fondly known as IBB at 85.
In a tribute, Dogara described Babangida as “a statesman of uncommon vision whose leadership helped shape the destiny of Nigeria.” He emphasised that Babangida’s years in power were marked by bold reforms, infrastructural expansion and the creation of new states that gave voice and identity to millions of Nigerians.
Born on 17th August, 1941, Babangida rose through the ranks of the Nigerian Army to become Military President in 1985. His eight-year tenure remains one of the m...