IBB as he is popularly known is a native of Minna born in August 17th, 1941 to his late parents who earlier migrated from Kuta to Wushishi. He lost his parents at the age of fourteen, he was left with the Herculean task of facing the world alone, he believes and submits to the wish of Almighty Allah as the only solution to all problems. He has his first stint of education at an earlier stage from the Chief Imam of Minna, Mallam Najoji, a noble and well respected scholar of immense knowledge who taught him so many things about life and the power of prayers.

IBB had his elementary education in Minna from 1950-1956 and gained admission to the provincial secondary school that was later changed to Government Secondary School Bida from 1956-1961. He was selected and recruited with other young men from the North in 1962. He attended the 6th course of the Nigerian Military College, Kaduna now called the Nigerian Defence Academy after completion, he proceeded to India to complete the first level officers course at Indian Military Academy, Dehradun and was commissioned a second lieutenant in late 1963. As a young officer, he continuously proves his steadfastness through hard work, courage, intelligence, humility, attendance, dedication, fitness, loyalty and professionalism in his various military locations he was posted in the military.

IBB is undoubtedly the most controversial, the most popular, the most influential president Nigeria has ever had and it is a fact that time will tell as the history of the country is never complete without mentioning the name IBB and the wonderful programs he has carefully mapped out for the masses at large, the ones he has done and more to be done for our great country. His highly calculated strategies is simply out of this world, his unpredictable foresight, actions and reactions makes the people marvel about this wonderful man giving rise to him being called Maradonna, named after the world most famous football player and juggler from Argentina.

IBB continues to bag more awards, awards after awards both at home and abroad in recognition of his outstanding contributions and achievements both for services and to humanity in general. The Defence Service Medal (DFM), The National Service Medal (NSM), The Royal Service Medal (RSM), The Force Services Star Medal (FSS), The General Service Medal (GSM), The Commander of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (CFR), The Grand Commander of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (GCFR), Nigeria's First Military President, Ex-Chairman of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Ex-Chairman Organization of African Unity (OAU). Nigeria's First Military President 1985 - 1993 and Nigeria's Retired Five Star General. It is quite evident that success has a price that only few can pay, endurance, dedication, commitments, hardworking, perseverance, patience and courage will definitely take you to the sky if that is the limit.

IBB objectives is complete eradication of poverty at grassroots level which still remain a phobia to the accomplished General and his policy of "Live and Let's Live" has endeared him to so many people, he has touched the lives of so many people in so many ways and changing so many faces with his gestures. He is one of the most successful and influential Nigerian, he clocked 62 in August 17th 2003. He was well loved by most Nigerians as the President whose tenure the country witnessed abundance and surplus of food also value for money and services.

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