Babangida at 70 – Jonathan hails the ex dictator

President Goodluck  Jonathan has written to congratulate former President
Ibrahim Babangida on the occasion of his 70th birthday which comes up
tomorrow, August 17, 2011.

In a letter to General Babangida, President Jonathan prayed that God Almighty
will bless him with “many more years of robust health, prosperity and continued
distinguished service to our nation”.

“Looking back over the past 70 years, I am sure that you, your family and
indeed your larger family of associates and admirers do have cause to be
grateful to Almighty God for having granted you a life of great accomplishment
and abiding fulfillment.

“You did not only rise to the pinnacle of your chosen career in the military, you
also rose to become President of Nigeria for eight years,” President Jonathan
wrote.

He wished General Babangida very happy and memorable 70th birthday
celebrations.

-African Examinerwp_posts

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