By Saidu Abubakar
The famous Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria has felicitated with His Excellency, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, GCFR, on his 84th birthday. The elder statesman clocked 84 years on Sunday, 17th August, 2025.
Congratulating the former military president on behalf of Senate, Management, Staff, and Students of the University, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adamu Ahmed, said the institution was “immensely proud to celebrate” him, a statement by Auwalu Umar who is the Director, Directorate of Public Affairs in the office of the Vice-Chancellor said.
The Vice-Chancellor also said the university was celebrating him not only for the grace of years he had attained but also for enduring values he embodied.
Prof. Ahmed said in a letter of felicitation that the former military president was a holder of ABU’s Honorary Doctorate Degree (LL.D) conferred on him by the university on 24th November, 2012.
He also said Babangida’s life had been defined by strength of character and unwavering belief in the unity of Nigeria, and a commitment to service that continued to inspire generations.
“At 84, you stand as a living testimony that age should not be a deterrent to one’s continued contributions to the progress and development of our nation.
“Your wisdom, experience, and vision remain vital resources in the ongoing search for peace, stability, and national renewal,” he further said.
Prof. Ahmed prayed God to continue to bless the elder statesman with good, renewed strength, and long life to continue to lend his voice, counsel, and his guidance to Nigeria’s development journey.
