The National coordinator of Forward Nigeria Group, has said that Nigerians cannot forget the achievements of former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (rtd.), while in office after taking over from Buhari’s government in one of Nigeria's "finest coup" as the former Military President once puts it.
The group hailed IBB for his achievements in a number of areas such as enhancing the wellbeing of Nigerians, as well as the creation of MAMSER, DIFFRI, FRSC, Peoples Bank, Better Life for Rural Women and many more.
The group through its coordinator, Edim, said, “Nigerians can not forget your impact on the nation and the various agencies you established. I can boldly say that their impacts are still being felt all over the nation."
IBB on his part, having showed concern and identified with Nigerians on the current economic hardship in the country, advised Nigerians to embrace education, entrepreneurship and policies that could eradicate poverty and enhance national development.
He said if the country is to successfully reduce the current level of poverty, Nigerians especially the youths, must be actively involved in governance; social change, societal values and ethics and economic activities , irrespective of religious/political affiliation.
The group also presented Babangida an outstanding award of the ‘Father of Nation Building, at his hilltop residence in Minna.
