Former Military President And Aspiring Civillian President IBB Clocks 72 Yesterday

It was a day of joy as the former president of Nigeria celebrated his 72 years on earth on a low key levels. Reports has it that his family members and close associates marked the day with special prayers.

The prayers took place at his Minna, Niger State, residence and the entire event was devoid of any elaborate celebration.

The president of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, was among the prominent Nigerians in attendance. He was the first prominent personality to deliver a congratulatory letter to Babangida at the prayers session conducted by Khadi Alikali Usman Wada Erena.

Later in the day, Babangida received the deputy governor of Niger State, Hon. Ahmed Ibeto, who led members of the State Executive Council to pay him a special birthday visit.

IBB, who later rushed to Kano to attend a wedding, had on Friday told journalists that he would want to be remembered as someone who played his part and contributed his quota in Nigeria’s development and the military.

It  is also said that he shares the same birth month with two of his children Aminu Babangida and Halima Babangida.