Lawan Felicitates Ex-Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, At 81

Hamilton Nwosa
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President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has sent his felicitations to a former Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, on the joyful occasion of his 81st birthday.

Lawan in a congratulatory letter signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Ola Awoniyi, on Wednesday, congratulated the elder statesman for marking the day in good health and peace of mind.

“I felicitate our elder statesman, former President Ibrahim Babangida, as I join members of his family, friends and associates in rejoicing with him on the auspicious occasion.

“We thank the Almighty Allah for keeping him in good health after his great accomplishments in the service of our beloved country, Nigeria.

“I pray Allah to grant him many more of this day so that our nation may continue to draw from his wealth of knowledge, wisdom and experience,” Lawan says.

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