Kalu lauds Babangida at 76

Frontline politician and a former Governor of Abia Stata, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu has commended the visionally leadership qualities of former President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, on the latter’s 76th birthday celebrations.

Kalu, who lauded the commitment of the retired army general  also admitted that Babangida’s ‘life has been one of great sacrifice for the unity and progress of our country.

In a statement made available to sunnewsonline.com, Kalu says: “It gives me great pleasure to share the joy of your birthday with you.

“As you mark your 76th birthday , I pray that God will still keep you longer to play greater role in the stabilisation of our country.

“Your life has been one of great sacrifice for the unity and progress of our country. From your days as a soldier, you visioned a great nation where everyone will be well accommodated and freely pursue their aspirations.

“For this, you have worked, and still working, to keep Nigeria united and Nigerians happier and proud of their nation.

“At 76, Nigerians need you now more than they ever needed you. This is because you have proven yourself to be a conscientious and compassionate leader whose wise counsel have remained invaluable.

“As a gift to Nigeria, you have built men and women and grown a generation of leaders for our dear country. You have been a raying point for national discourse and a uniting factor in our polity.

“My family and I felicitate with you on this glorious occasion when you remember the day the Almighty God gave you to us.

“As we cut your 76th cake with you, and click wine glasses, I pray that Almighty God will bless you with good health and preserve you for our country.

“May your days be full of happiness and the joy that comes from knowing that those you pulled up as you climbed the ladder of success, are ever grateful to you,” it said.

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