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Re: Happy 85th Birthday To Ibrahim Babangida by wolesmile(m): 8:28am On Aug 17

Bluna:
🇳🇬 Nigeria is currently 65 years old. Out of those 65 years:
👇
IBB - 8 years in power
Buhari - 9 years, 7 months in power
Obasanjo - 11 years, 6 months in power

These 3 men ruled Nigeria for a combined period of over 29 years out of 65.

Nigeria is what it is today majorly because of this 29 wasted years of mismanagement and misgovernance

You forgot to add Gowon's 9 years

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Re: Happy 85th Birthday To Ibrahim Babangida by jordyspices: 8:28am On Aug 17

Happy birthday Maradona hope posterity will judge you accordingly

Re: Happy 85th Birthday To Ibrahim Babangida by occfx: 8:29am On Aug 17

ComradeIbrahimA:
🎉 HAPPY 85TH BIRTHDAY, FORMER PRESIDENT, GENERAL IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA, GCFR — IBB

Today, 17 August 2026, I join Nigerians and admirers of Former President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida in celebrating 85 years of life, leadership and national service.

As Comrade Ibrahim Aliyu from Abuja, I celebrate IBB for the vision, courage, strategic thinking and nation-building ambition that characterised his years of leadership.

Whatever one's view of the controversies of his administration, history should also acknowledge the significant foundations and institutions established or advanced during his era.

85 YEARS — 85 REASONS TO REMEMBER IBB

Among the most notable legacies associated with his administration are:

1. Creation of 11 new states.
2. Relocation of Nigeria's Federal Government to Abuja in 1991.
3. Development of Abuja's major districts and federal infrastructure.
4. Construction and development of the Presidential Villa.
5. Development of the National Assembly complex.
6. Development of the International Conference Centre, Abuja.
7. Development of the ECOWAS headquarters in Abuja.
8. Completion of the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos.
9. Advancement of major national highways.
10. Completion and development of the Shiroro Hydroelectric Power Station.
11. Development of major dams and water-treatment projects.
12. Creation of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC).
13. Establishment of the State Security Service (SSS/DSS).
14. Establishment of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA).
15. Establishment of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA).
16. Establishment of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE).
17. Establishment of NERFUND.
18. Establishment of NDIC.
19. Establishment of NEXIM Bank.
20. Development of Nigeria's capital market.
21. Introduction of major financial-sector reforms.
22. Liberalisation of banking and greater private-sector participation.
23. Introduction of the Structural Adjustment Programme.
24. Advancement of privatisation and commercialisation reforms.
25. Development of export-processing zones.
26. Enactment of the Companies and Allied Matters Act.
27. Advancement of rural roads and infrastructure through DFRRI.
28. Expansion of primary healthcare initiatives.
29. Development of specialist healthcare institutions.
30. Advancement of the National Eye Centre, Kaduna.
31. Support for education and mass literacy.
32. Establishment of NASENI and emphasis on science and technology.
33. Advancement of Ajaokuta Steel.
34. Advancement of the Aluminium Smelter Company, Ikot Abasi.
35. Strengthening of environmental protection through FEPA.
36. Development of federal housing estates.
37. Expansion of military infrastructure.
38. Development of naval and defence facilities.
39. Strengthening of Nigeria's intelligence architecture.
40. Support for women's rural development through the Better Life programme.
41. Expansion of local government administration.
42. Greater attention to grassroots development.
43. Development of government infrastructure for newly created states.
44. Expansion of federal secretariat infrastructure.
45. Development of courts and judicial facilities.
46. Expansion of Abuja's road network.
47. Development of Abuja's water infrastructure.
48. Development of satellite towns around Abuja.
49. Advancement of Nigeria's aviation infrastructure.
50. Strengthening of Nigeria's diplomatic presence in Abuja.
51. Strong regional leadership through ECOWAS.
52. Major Nigerian involvement in ECOMOG.
53. Support for peace efforts in Liberia.
54. Strengthening Nigeria's position as a West African power.
55. Promotion of Nigerian expertise through the Technical Aid Corps.
56. Development of institutions that survived successive governments.
57. Expansion of opportunities for private enterprise.
58. Strengthening of financial regulation.
59. Advancement of national industrialisation.
60. Greater emphasis on indigenous technological capacity.
61. Development of public housing and workers' estates.
62. Expansion of federal infrastructure nationwide.
63. Strengthening of national unity through state creation.
64. Bringing government closer to previously underserved communities.
65. Development of major public institutions in Abuja.
66. Expansion of healthcare infrastructure.
67. Advancement of water-supply infrastructure.
68. Advancement of power infrastructure.
69. Expansion of transportation infrastructure.
70. Strengthening of national security institutions.
71. Promotion of African regional cooperation.
72. Support for African peacekeeping.
73. Modernisation of aspects of public administration.
74. Greater use of technocrats in national policy development.
75. Experimentation with political reforms and a structured two-party system.
76. Introduction of political innovations such as Option A4.
77. Expansion of political participation during the transition programme.
78. Creation of institutions that became permanent features of Nigeria.
79. Transformation of Abuja into a functioning national capital.
80. Development of infrastructure that continues to serve millions.
81. Demonstration of decisive leadership during periods of national crisis.
82. A willingness to take difficult and unconventional decisions.
83. A strong emphasis on long-term national projects.
84. A leadership legacy that remains one of the most debated and studied in Nigerian history.
85. Above all, leaving an unmistakable imprint on modern Nigeria through infrastructure, institutions, state creation, economic reforms, security restructuring and regional diplomacy.

MY PERSONAL TRIBUTE

General IBB, as someone from Abuja, I have a special appreciation for the transformation of this city during your era. The roads, districts, government institutions and national infrastructure remind us of the enormous ambition behind the Abuja project.

I do not believe we should erase the controversies of your administration. Neither should we allow those controversies to erase its achievements.

History must remember both the successes and the mistakes.

What I admire most about your leadership was your boldness, strategic thinking, ability to assemble professionals and technocrats, and willingness to pursue ambitious national projects.

At 85, you remain a living chapter of Nigeria's history.

HAPPY 85TH BIRTHDAY, GENERAL IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA, GCFR! 🇳🇬🎉

May Almighty Allah grant you good health, peace, strength and many more years.

Your story is part of Nigeria's story.
Your era is part of our history.
Your achievements deserve to be remembered.

With deep respect and admiration,

Comrade Ibrahim Aliyu
Comradeibrahimaliyu@gmail.com
Abuja, Nigeria 🇳🇬

The man wey kpai Nigeria.

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Re: Happy 85th Birthday To Ibrahim Babangida by dododawa1: 8:31am On Aug 17

ComradeIbrahimA:
🎉 HAPPY 85TH BIRTHDAY, FORMER PRESIDENT, GENERAL IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA, GCFR — IBB

Today, 17 August 2026, I join Nigerians and admirers of Former President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida in celebrating 85 years of life, leadership and national service.

As Comrade Ibrahim Aliyu from Abuja, I celebrate IBB for the vision, courage, strategic thinking and nation-building ambition that characterised his years of leadership.

Whatever one's view of the controversies of his administration, history should also acknowledge the significant foundations and institutions established or advanced during his era.

85 YEARS — 85 REASONS TO REMEMBER IBB

Among the most notable legacies associated with his administration are:

1. Creation of 11 new states.
2. Relocation of Nigeria's Federal Government to Abuja in 1991.
3. Development of Abuja's major districts and federal infrastructure.
4. Construction and development of the Presidential Villa.
5. Development of the National Assembly complex.
6. Development of the International Conference Centre, Abuja.
7. Development of the ECOWAS headquarters in Abuja.
8. Completion of the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos.
9. Advancement of major national highways.
10. Completion and development of the Shiroro Hydroelectric Power Station.
11. Development of major dams and water-treatment projects.
12. Creation of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC).
13. Establishment of the State Security Service (SSS/DSS).
14. Establishment of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA).
15. Establishment of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA).
16. Establishment of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE).
17. Establishment of NERFUND.
18. Establishment of NDIC.
19. Establishment of NEXIM Bank.
20. Development of Nigeria's capital market.
21. Introduction of major financial-sector reforms.
22. Liberalisation of banking and greater private-sector participation.
23. Introduction of the Structural Adjustment Programme.
24. Advancement of privatisation and commercialisation reforms.
25. Development of export-processing zones.
26. Enactment of the Companies and Allied Matters Act.
27. Advancement of rural roads and infrastructure through DFRRI.
28. Expansion of primary healthcare initiatives.
29. Development of specialist healthcare institutions.
30. Advancement of the National Eye Centre, Kaduna.
31. Support for education and mass literacy.
32. Establishment of NASENI and emphasis on science and technology.
33. Advancement of Ajaokuta Steel.
34. Advancement of the Aluminium Smelter Company, Ikot Abasi.
35. Strengthening of environmental protection through FEPA.
36. Development of federal housing estates.
37. Expansion of military infrastructure.
38. Development of naval and defence facilities.
39. Strengthening of Nigeria's intelligence architecture.
40. Support for women's rural development through the Better Life programme.
41. Expansion of local government administration.
42. Greater attention to grassroots development.
43. Development of government infrastructure for newly created states.
44. Expansion of federal secretariat infrastructure.
45. Development of courts and judicial facilities.
46. Expansion of Abuja's road network.
47. Development of Abuja's water infrastructure.
48. Development of satellite towns around Abuja.
49. Advancement of Nigeria's aviation infrastructure.
50. Strengthening of Nigeria's diplomatic presence in Abuja.
51. Strong regional leadership through ECOWAS.
52. Major Nigerian involvement in ECOMOG.
53. Support for peace efforts in Liberia.
54. Strengthening Nigeria's position as a West African power.
55. Promotion of Nigerian expertise through the Technical Aid Corps.
56. Development of institutions that survived successive governments.
57. Expansion of opportunities for private enterprise.
58. Strengthening of financial regulation.
59. Advancement of national industrialisation.
60. Greater emphasis on indigenous technological capacity.
61. Development of public housing and workers' estates.
62. Expansion of federal infrastructure nationwide.
63. Strengthening of national unity through state creation.
64. Bringing government closer to previously underserved communities.
65. Development of major public institutions in Abuja.
66. Expansion of healthcare infrastructure.
67. Advancement of water-supply infrastructure.
68. Advancement of power infrastructure.
69. Expansion of transportation infrastructure.
70. Strengthening of national security institutions.
71. Promotion of African regional cooperation.
72. Support for African peacekeeping.
73. Modernisation of aspects of public administration.
74. Greater use of technocrats in national policy development.
75. Experimentation with political reforms and a structured two-party system.
76. Introduction of political innovations such as Option A4.
77. Expansion of political participation during the transition programme.
78. Creation of institutions that became permanent features of Nigeria.
79. Transformation of Abuja into a functioning national capital.
80. Development of infrastructure that continues to serve millions.
81. Demonstration of decisive leadership during periods of national crisis.
82. A willingness to take difficult and unconventional decisions.
83. A strong emphasis on long-term national projects.
84. A leadership legacy that remains one of the most debated and studied in Nigerian history.
85. Above all, leaving an unmistakable imprint on modern Nigeria through infrastructure, institutions, state creation, economic reforms, security restructuring and regional diplomacy.

MY PERSONAL TRIBUTE

General IBB, as someone from Abuja, I have a special appreciation for the transformation of this city during your era. The roads, districts, government institutions and national infrastructure remind us of the enormous ambition behind the Abuja project.

I do not believe we should erase the controversies of your administration. Neither should we allow those controversies to erase its achievements.

History must remember both the successes and the mistakes.

What I admire most about your leadership was your boldness, strategic thinking, ability to assemble professionals and technocrats, and willingness to pursue ambitious national projects.

At 85, you remain a living chapter of Nigeria's history.

HAPPY 85TH BIRTHDAY, GENERAL IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA, GCFR! 🇳🇬🎉

May Almighty Allah grant you good health, peace, strength and many more years.

Your story is part of Nigeria's story.
Your era is part of our history.
Your achievements deserve to be remembered.

With deep respect and admiration,

Comrade Ibrahim Aliyu
Comradeibrahimaliyu@gmail.com
Abuja, Nigeria 🇳🇬

Cancelled the most peaceful election in Nigeria.

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Re: Happy 85th Birthday To Ibrahim Babangida by math2001: 8:33am On Aug 17*

Huyyhhhh

Re: Happy 85th Birthday To Ibrahim Babangida by deanoffaculty: 8:34am On Aug 17

ComradeIbrahimA:
🎉 HAPPY 85TH BIRTHDAY, FORMER PRESIDENT, GENERAL IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA, GCFR — IBB

Today, 17 August 2026, I join Nigerians and admirers of Former President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida in celebrating 85 years of life, leadership and national service.

As Comrade Ibrahim Aliyu from Abuja, I celebrate IBB for the vision, courage, strategic thinking and nation-building ambition that characterised his years of leadership.

Whatever one's view of the controversies of his administration, history should also acknowledge the significant foundations and institutions established or advanced during his era.

85 YEARS — 85 REASONS TO REMEMBER IBB

Among the most notable legacies associated with his administration are:

1. Creation of 11 new states.
2. Relocation of Nigeria's Federal Government to Abuja in 1991.
3. Development of Abuja's major districts and federal infrastructure.
4. Construction and development of the Presidential Villa.
5. Development of the National Assembly complex.
6. Development of the International Conference Centre, Abuja.
7. Development of the ECOWAS headquarters in Abuja.
8. Completion of the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos.
9. Advancement of major national highways.
10. Completion and development of the Shiroro Hydroelectric Power Station.
11. Development of major dams and water-treatment projects.
12. Creation of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC).
13. Establishment of the State Security Service (SSS/DSS).
14. Establishment of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA).
15. Establishment of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA).
16. Establishment of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE).
17. Establishment of NERFUND.
18. Establishment of NDIC.
19. Establishment of NEXIM Bank.
20. Development of Nigeria's capital market.
21. Introduction of major financial-sector reforms.
22. Liberalisation of banking and greater private-sector participation.
23. Introduction of the Structural Adjustment Programme.
24. Advancement of privatisation and commercialisation reforms.
25. Development of export-processing zones.
26. Enactment of the Companies and Allied Matters Act.
27. Advancement of rural roads and infrastructure through DFRRI.
28. Expansion of primary healthcare initiatives.
29. Development of specialist healthcare institutions.
30. Advancement of the National Eye Centre, Kaduna.
31. Support for education and mass literacy.
32. Establishment of NASENI and emphasis on science and technology.
33. Advancement of Ajaokuta Steel.
34. Advancement of the Aluminium Smelter Company, Ikot Abasi.
35. Strengthening of environmental protection through FEPA.
36. Development of federal housing estates.
37. Expansion of military infrastructure.
38. Development of naval and defence facilities.
39. Strengthening of Nigeria's intelligence architecture.
40. Support for women's rural development through the Better Life programme.
41. Expansion of local government administration.
42. Greater attention to grassroots development.
43. Development of government infrastructure for newly created states.
44. Expansion of federal secretariat infrastructure.
45. Development of courts and judicial facilities.
46. Expansion of Abuja's road network.
47. Development of Abuja's water infrastructure.
48. Development of satellite towns around Abuja.
49. Advancement of Nigeria's aviation infrastructure.
50. Strengthening of Nigeria's diplomatic presence in Abuja.
51. Strong regional leadership through ECOWAS.
52. Major Nigerian involvement in ECOMOG.
53. Support for peace efforts in Liberia.
54. Strengthening Nigeria's position as a West African power.
55. Promotion of Nigerian expertise through the Technical Aid Corps.
56. Development of institutions that survived successive governments.
57. Expansion of opportunities for private enterprise.
58. Strengthening of financial regulation.
59. Advancement of national industrialisation.
60. Greater emphasis on indigenous technological capacity.
61. Development of public housing and workers' estates.
62. Expansion of federal infrastructure nationwide.
63. Strengthening of national unity through state creation.
64. Bringing government closer to previously underserved communities.
65. Development of major public institutions in Abuja.
66. Expansion of healthcare infrastructure.
67. Advancement of water-supply infrastructure.
68. Advancement of power infrastructure.
69. Expansion of transportation infrastructure.
70. Strengthening of national security institutions.
71. Promotion of African regional cooperation.
72. Support for African peacekeeping.
73. Modernisation of aspects of public administration.
74. Greater use of technocrats in national policy development.
75. Experimentation with political reforms and a structured two-party system.
76. Introduction of political innovations such as Option A4.
77. Expansion of political participation during the transition programme.
78. Creation of institutions that became permanent features of Nigeria.
79. Transformation of Abuja into a functioning national capital.
80. Development of infrastructure that continues to serve millions.
81. Demonstration of decisive leadership during periods of national crisis.
82. A willingness to take difficult and unconventional decisions.
83. A strong emphasis on long-term national projects.
84. A leadership legacy that remains one of the most debated and studied in Nigerian history.
85. Above all, leaving an unmistakable imprint on modern Nigeria through infrastructure, institutions, state creation, economic reforms, security restructuring and regional diplomacy.

MY PERSONAL TRIBUTE

General IBB, as someone from Abuja, I have a special appreciation for the transformation of this city during your era. The roads, districts, government institutions and national infrastructure remind us of the enormous ambition behind the Abuja project.

I do not believe we should erase the controversies of your administration. Neither should we allow those controversies to erase its achievements.

History must remember both the successes and the mistakes.

What I admire most about your leadership was your boldness, strategic thinking, ability to assemble professionals and technocrats, and willingness to pursue ambitious national projects.

At 85, you remain a living chapter of Nigeria's history.

HAPPY 85TH BIRTHDAY, GENERAL IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA, GCFR! 🇳🇬🎉

May Almighty Allah grant you good health, peace, strength and many more years.

Your story is part of Nigeria's story.
Your era is part of our history.
Your achievements deserve to be remembered.

With deep respect and admiration,

Comrade Ibrahim Aliyu
Comradeibrahimaliyu@gmail.com
Abuja, Nigeria 🇳🇬

Happy birthday "Maradona"!

Age gracefully!

Re: Happy 85th Birthday To Ibrahim Babangida by IDERAWOLE(m): 8:35am On Aug 17

ComradeIbrahimA:
🎉 HAPPY 85TH BIRTHDAY, FORMER PRESIDENT, GENERAL IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA, GCFR — IBB

Today, 17 August 2026, I join Nigerians and admirers of Former President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida in celebrating 85 years of life, leadership and national service.

As Comrade Ibrahim Aliyu from Abuja, I celebrate IBB for the vision, courage, strategic thinking and nation-building ambition that characterised his years of leadership.

Whatever one's view of the controversies of his administration, history should also acknowledge the significant foundations and institutions established or advanced during his era.

85 YEARS — 85 REASONS TO REMEMBER IBB

Among the most notable legacies associated with his administration are:

1. Creation of 11 new states.
2. Relocation of Nigeria's Federal Government to Abuja in 1991.
3. Development of Abuja's major districts and federal infrastructure.
4. Construction and development of the Presidential Villa.
5. Development of the National Assembly complex.
6. Development of the International Conference Centre, Abuja.
7. Development of the ECOWAS headquarters in Abuja.
8. Completion of the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos.
9. Advancement of major national highways.
10. Completion and development of the Shiroro Hydroelectric Power Station.
11. Development of major dams and water-treatment projects.
12. Creation of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC).
13. Establishment of the State Security Service (SSS/DSS).
14. Establishment of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA).
15. Establishment of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA).
16. Establishment of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE).
17. Establishment of NERFUND.
18. Establishment of NDIC.
19. Establishment of NEXIM Bank.
20. Development of Nigeria's capital market.
21. Introduction of major financial-sector reforms.
22. Liberalisation of banking and greater private-sector participation.
23. Introduction of the Structural Adjustment Programme.
24. Advancement of privatisation and commercialisation reforms.
25. Development of export-processing zones.
26. Enactment of the Companies and Allied Matters Act.
27. Advancement of rural roads and infrastructure through DFRRI.
28. Expansion of primary healthcare initiatives.
29. Development of specialist healthcare institutions.
30. Advancement of the National Eye Centre, Kaduna.
31. Support for education and mass literacy.
32. Establishment of NASENI and emphasis on science and technology.
33. Advancement of Ajaokuta Steel.
34. Advancement of the Aluminium Smelter Company, Ikot Abasi.
35. Strengthening of environmental protection through FEPA.
36. Development of federal housing estates.
37. Expansion of military infrastructure.
38. Development of naval and defence facilities.
39. Strengthening of Nigeria's intelligence architecture.
40. Support for women's rural development through the Better Life programme.
41. Expansion of local government administration.
42. Greater attention to grassroots development.
43. Development of government infrastructure for newly created states.
44. Expansion of federal secretariat infrastructure.
45. Development of courts and judicial facilities.
46. Expansion of Abuja's road network.
47. Development of Abuja's water infrastructure.
48. Development of satellite towns around Abuja.
49. Advancement of Nigeria's aviation infrastructure.
50. Strengthening of Nigeria's diplomatic presence in Abuja.
51. Strong regional leadership through ECOWAS.
52. Major Nigerian involvement in ECOMOG.
53. Support for peace efforts in Liberia.
54. Strengthening Nigeria's position as a West African power.
55. Promotion of Nigerian expertise through the Technical Aid Corps.
56. Development of institutions that survived successive governments.
57. Expansion of opportunities for private enterprise.
58. Strengthening of financial regulation.
59. Advancement of national industrialisation.
60. Greater emphasis on indigenous technological capacity.
61. Development of public housing and workers' estates.
62. Expansion of federal infrastructure nationwide.
63. Strengthening of national unity through state creation.
64. Bringing government closer to previously underserved communities.
65. Development of major public institutions in Abuja.
66. Expansion of healthcare infrastructure.
67. Advancement of water-supply infrastructure.
68. Advancement of power infrastructure.
69. Expansion of transportation infrastructure.
70. Strengthening of national security institutions.
71. Promotion of African regional cooperation.
72. Support for African peacekeeping.
73. Modernisation of aspects of public administration.
74. Greater use of technocrats in national policy development.
75. Experimentation with political reforms and a structured two-party system.
76. Introduction of political innovations such as Option A4.
77. Expansion of political participation during the transition programme.
78. Creation of institutions that became permanent features of Nigeria.
79. Transformation of Abuja into a functioning national capital.
80. Development of infrastructure that continues to serve millions.
81. Demonstration of decisive leadership during periods of national crisis.
82. A willingness to take difficult and unconventional decisions.
83. A strong emphasis on long-term national projects.
84. A leadership legacy that remains one of the most debated and studied in Nigerian history.
85. Above all, leaving an unmistakable imprint on modern Nigeria through infrastructure, institutions, state creation, economic reforms, security restructuring and regional diplomacy.

MY PERSONAL TRIBUTE

General IBB, as someone from Abuja, I have a special appreciation for the transformation of this city during your era. The roads, districts, government institutions and national infrastructure remind us of the enormous ambition behind the Abuja project.

I do not believe we should erase the controversies of your administration. Neither should we allow those controversies to erase its achievements.

History must remember both the successes and the mistakes.

What I admire most about your leadership was your boldness, strategic thinking, ability to assemble professionals and technocrats, and willingness to pursue ambitious national projects.

At 85, you remain a living chapter of Nigeria's history.

HAPPY 85TH BIRTHDAY, GENERAL IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA, GCFR! 🇳🇬🎉

May Almighty Allah grant you good health, peace, strength and many more years.

Your story is part of Nigeria's story.
Your era is part of our history.
Your achievements deserve to be remembered.

With deep respect and admiration,

Comrade Ibrahim Aliyu
Comradeibrahimaliyu@gmail.com
Abuja, Nigeria 🇳🇬

With all these achievements, you forgot to include his qualifications to be on the ballot next year January.

Re: Happy 85th Birthday To Ibrahim Babangida by LZAA: 8:36am On Aug 17

Burruchaga71:
So this man is 85 years old while DRUGGIE is 74 years. Wonders shall never end.

🤣🤣🤣🤣

Re: Happy 85th Birthday To Ibrahim Babangida by Brendaniel: 8:39am On Aug 17

Happy Birthday Sir....

Re: Happy 85th Birthday To Ibrahim Babangida by Lexusgs430: 8:45am On Aug 17

One of the Great grand fathers of corruption in Nigeria........ 😂🇳🇬😁

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Re: Happy 85th Birthday To Ibrahim Babangida by Akalia(m): 8:47am On Aug 17

I can't explain why I have such deep respect and admiration for IBB. Many more years of bliss to him.
One of Nigeria's finest leaders in the History of Nigeria.

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Re: Happy 85th Birthday To Ibrahim Babangida by Reference(m): 8:51am On Aug 17

Bluna:
🇳🇬 Nigeria is currently 65 years old. Out of those 65 years:
👇
IBB - 8 years in power
Buhari - 9 years, 7 months in power
Obasanjo - 11 years, 6 months in power

These 3 men ruled Nigeria for a combined period of over 29 years out of 65.

Nigeria is what it is today majorly because of this 29 wasted years of mismanagement and misgovernance.

Gowon will make it a combined period of 38 wasted years from only 4 men. SMH

Unfortunately the quality of governance has not improved since then. Still the same thing basically. People in power still doing what they want. Still isolating the majority of citizenry. Not listening to the people and running the country like a headmaster running a school to the benefit of a scant few. The gap between the privileged and the peons has never been greater.

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Re: Happy 85th Birthday To Ibrahim Babangida by mukthar2000(m): 8:52am On Aug 17

(86). Master planer behind JUN 12 election problem and MKO Abiola pkainess.

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Re: Happy 85th Birthday To Ibrahim Babangida by LOVEGINO(m): 8:53am On Aug 17

KingMack:
Happy birthday sir..na God I take beg you call this government to order 😞

na d seed wey him plant don grow like dis grin

Re: Happy 85th Birthday To Ibrahim Babangida by moh1(m): 9:01am On Aug 17

ComradeIbrahimA:
🎉 HAPPY 85TH BIRTHDAY, FORMER PRESIDENT, GENERAL IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA, GCFR — IBB

Today, 17 August 2026, I join Nigerians and admirers of Former President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida in celebrating 85 years of life, leadership and national service.

As Comrade Ibrahim Aliyu from Abuja, I celebrate IBB for the vision, courage, strategic thinking and nation-building ambition that characterised his years of leadership.

Whatever one's view of the controversies of his administration, history should also acknowledge the significant foundations and institutions established or advanced during his era.

85 YEARS — 85 REASONS TO REMEMBER IBB

Among the most notable legacies associated with his administration are:

1. Creation of 11 new states.
2. Relocation of Nigeria's Federal Government to Abuja in 1991.
3. Development of Abuja's major districts and federal infrastructure.
4. Construction and development of the Presidential Villa.
5. Development of the National Assembly complex.
6. Development of the International Conference Centre, Abuja.
7. Development of the ECOWAS headquarters in Abuja.
8. Completion of the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos.
9. Advancement of major national highways.
10. Completion and development of the Shiroro Hydroelectric Power Station.
11. Development of major dams and water-treatment projects.
12. Creation of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC).
13. Establishment of the State Security Service (SSS/DSS).
14. Establishment of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA).
15. Establishment of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA).
16. Establishment of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE).
17. Establishment of NERFUND.
18. Establishment of NDIC.
19. Establishment of NEXIM Bank.
20. Development of Nigeria's capital market.
21. Introduction of major financial-sector reforms.
22. Liberalisation of banking and greater private-sector participation.
23. Introduction of the Structural Adjustment Programme.
24. Advancement of privatisation and commercialisation reforms.
25. Development of export-processing zones.
26. Enactment of the Companies and Allied Matters Act.
27. Advancement of rural roads and infrastructure through DFRRI.
28. Expansion of primary healthcare initiatives.
29. Development of specialist healthcare institutions.
30. Advancement of the National Eye Centre, Kaduna.
31. Support for education and mass literacy.
32. Establishment of NASENI and emphasis on science and technology.
33. Advancement of Ajaokuta Steel.
34. Advancement of the Aluminium Smelter Company, Ikot Abasi.
35. Strengthening of environmental protection through FEPA.
36. Development of federal housing estates.
37. Expansion of military infrastructure.
38. Development of naval and defence facilities.
39. Strengthening of Nigeria's intelligence architecture.
40. Support for women's rural development through the Better Life programme.
41. Expansion of local government administration.
42. Greater attention to grassroots development.
43. Development of government infrastructure for newly created states.
44. Expansion of federal secretariat infrastructure.
45. Development of courts and judicial facilities.
46. Expansion of Abuja's road network.
47. Development of Abuja's water infrastructure.
48. Development of satellite towns around Abuja.
49. Advancement of Nigeria's aviation infrastructure.
50. Strengthening of Nigeria's diplomatic presence in Abuja.
51. Strong regional leadership through ECOWAS.
52. Major Nigerian involvement in ECOMOG.
53. Support for peace efforts in Liberia.
54. Strengthening Nigeria's position as a West African power.
55. Promotion of Nigerian expertise through the Technical Aid Corps.
56. Development of institutions that survived successive governments.
57. Expansion of opportunities for private enterprise.
58. Strengthening of financial regulation.
59. Advancement of national industrialisation.
60. Greater emphasis on indigenous technological capacity.
61. Development of public housing and workers' estates.
62. Expansion of federal infrastructure nationwide.
63. Strengthening of national unity through state creation.
64. Bringing government closer to previously underserved communities.
65. Development of major public institutions in Abuja.
66. Expansion of healthcare infrastructure.
67. Advancement of water-supply infrastructure.
68. Advancement of power infrastructure.
69. Expansion of transportation infrastructure.
70. Strengthening of national security institutions.
71. Promotion of African regional cooperation.
72. Support for African peacekeeping.
73. Modernisation of aspects of public administration.
74. Greater use of technocrats in national policy development.
75. Experimentation with political reforms and a structured two-party system.
76. Introduction of political innovations such as Option A4.
77. Expansion of political participation during the transition programme.
78. Creation of institutions that became permanent features of Nigeria.
79. Transformation of Abuja into a functioning national capital.
80. Development of infrastructure that continues to serve millions.
81. Demonstration of decisive leadership during periods of national crisis.
82. A willingness to take difficult and unconventional decisions.
83. A strong emphasis on long-term national projects.
84. A leadership legacy that remains one of the most debated and studied in Nigerian history.
85. Above all, leaving an unmistakable imprint on modern Nigeria through infrastructure, institutions, state creation, economic reforms, security restructuring and regional diplomacy.

MY PERSONAL TRIBUTE

General IBB, as someone from Abuja, I have a special appreciation for the transformation of this city during your era. The roads, districts, government institutions and national infrastructure remind us of the enormous ambition behind the Abuja project.

I do not believe we should erase the controversies of your administration. Neither should we allow those controversies to erase its achievements.

History must remember both the successes and the mistakes.

What I admire most about your leadership was your boldness, strategic thinking, ability to assemble professionals and technocrats, and willingness to pursue ambitious national projects.

At 85, you remain a living chapter of Nigeria's history.

HAPPY 85TH BIRTHDAY, GENERAL IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA, GCFR! 🇳🇬🎉

May Almighty Allah grant you good health, peace, strength and many more years.

Your story is part of Nigeria's story.
Your era is part of our history.
Your achievements deserve to be remembered.

With deep respect and admiration,

Comrade Ibrahim Aliyu
Comradeibrahimaliyu@gmail.com
Abuja, Nigeria 🇳🇬

happy birthday

Re: Happy 85th Birthday To Ibrahim Babangida by judewrites: 9:01am On Aug 17

Gotocourt:
He loved power so much that he was chased out of power. He wanted staying for life.

Governmental Power is just too sweet...😋

That's why a certain cameroonian president (Paul biya) is dying slowly from old age but doesn't want to relinquish power.

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Re: Happy 85th Birthday To Ibrahim Babangida by Tendd: 9:08am On Aug 17*

Healthspan is important than lifespan.There is no need living when one is bedridden,can barely walk and depends on others for daily support.
A pauper walking on the streets is better.Always learn to prioritize your health.

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Re: Happy 85th Birthday To Ibrahim Babangida by zoghys: 9:14am On Aug 17

ComradeIbrahimA:
🎉 HAPPY 85TH BIRTHDAY, FORMER PRESIDENT, GENERAL IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA, GCFR — IBB

Today, 17 August 2026, I join Nigerians and admirers of Former President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida in celebrating 85 years of life, leadership and national service.

As Comrade Ibrahim Aliyu from Abuja, I celebrate IBB for the vision, courage, strategic thinking and nation-building ambition that characterised his years of leadership.

Whatever one's view of the controversies of his administration, history should also acknowledge the significant foundations and institutions established or advanced during his era.

85 YEARS — 85 REASONS TO REMEMBER IBB

Among the most notable legacies associated with his administration are:

1. Creation of 11 new states.
2. Relocation of Nigeria's Federal Government to Abuja in 1991.
3. Development of Abuja's major districts and federal infrastructure.
4. Construction and development of the Presidential Villa.
5. Development of the National Assembly complex.
6. Development of the International Conference Centre, Abuja.
7. Development of the ECOWAS headquarters in Abuja.
8. Completion of the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos.
9. Advancement of major national highways.
10. Completion and development of the Shiroro Hydroelectric Power Station.
11. Development of major dams and water-treatment projects.
12. Creation of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC).
13. Establishment of the State Security Service (SSS/DSS).
14. Establishment of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA).
15. Establishment of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA).
16. Establishment of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE).
17. Establishment of NERFUND.
18. Establishment of NDIC.
19. Establishment of NEXIM Bank.
20. Development of Nigeria's capital market.
21. Introduction of major financial-sector reforms.
22. Liberalisation of banking and greater private-sector participation.
23. Introduction of the Structural Adjustment Programme.
24. Advancement of privatisation and commercialisation reforms.
25. Development of export-processing zones.
26. Enactment of the Companies and Allied Matters Act.
27. Advancement of rural roads and infrastructure through DFRRI.
28. Expansion of primary healthcare initiatives.
29. Development of specialist healthcare institutions.
30. Advancement of the National Eye Centre, Kaduna.
31. Support for education and mass literacy.
32. Establishment of NASENI and emphasis on science and technology.
33. Advancement of Ajaokuta Steel.
34. Advancement of the Aluminium Smelter Company, Ikot Abasi.
35. Strengthening of environmental protection through FEPA.
36. Development of federal housing estates.
37. Expansion of military infrastructure.
38. Development of naval and defence facilities.
39. Strengthening of Nigeria's intelligence architecture.
40. Support for women's rural development through the Better Life programme.
41. Expansion of local government administration.
42. Greater attention to grassroots development.
43. Development of government infrastructure for newly created states.
44. Expansion of federal secretariat infrastructure.
45. Development of courts and judicial facilities.
46. Expansion of Abuja's road network.
47. Development of Abuja's water infrastructure.
48. Development of satellite towns around Abuja.
49. Advancement of Nigeria's aviation infrastructure.
50. Strengthening of Nigeria's diplomatic presence in Abuja.
51. Strong regional leadership through ECOWAS.
52. Major Nigerian involvement in ECOMOG.
53. Support for peace efforts in Liberia.
54. Strengthening Nigeria's position as a West African power.
55. Promotion of Nigerian expertise through the Technical Aid Corps.
56. Development of institutions that survived successive governments.
57. Expansion of opportunities for private enterprise.
58. Strengthening of financial regulation.
59. Advancement of national industrialisation.
60. Greater emphasis on indigenous technological capacity.
61. Development of public housing and workers' estates.
62. Expansion of federal infrastructure nationwide.
63. Strengthening of national unity through state creation.
64. Bringing government closer to previously underserved communities.
65. Development of major public institutions in Abuja.
66. Expansion of healthcare infrastructure.
67. Advancement of water-supply infrastructure.
68. Advancement of power infrastructure.
69. Expansion of transportation infrastructure.
70. Strengthening of national security institutions.
71. Promotion of African regional cooperation.
72. Support for African peacekeeping.
73. Modernisation of aspects of public administration.
74. Greater use of technocrats in national policy development.
75. Experimentation with political reforms and a structured two-party system.
76. Introduction of political innovations such as Option A4.
77. Expansion of political participation during the transition programme.
78. Creation of institutions that became permanent features of Nigeria.
79. Transformation of Abuja into a functioning national capital.
80. Development of infrastructure that continues to serve millions.
81. Demonstration of decisive leadership during periods of national crisis.
82. A willingness to take difficult and unconventional decisions.
83. A strong emphasis on long-term national projects.
84. A leadership legacy that remains one of the most debated and studied in Nigerian history.
85. Above all, leaving an unmistakable imprint on modern Nigeria through infrastructure, institutions, state creation, economic reforms, security restructuring and regional diplomacy.

MY PERSONAL TRIBUTE

General IBB, as someone from Abuja, I have a special appreciation for the transformation of this city during your era. The roads, districts, government institutions and national infrastructure remind us of the enormous ambition behind the Abuja project.

I do not believe we should erase the controversies of your administration. Neither should we allow those controversies to erase its achievements.

History must remember both the successes and the mistakes.

What I admire most about your leadership was your boldness, strategic thinking, ability to assemble professionals and technocrats, and willingness to pursue ambitious national projects.

At 85, you remain a living chapter of Nigeria's history.

HAPPY 85TH BIRTHDAY, GENERAL IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA, GCFR! 🇳🇬🎉

May Almighty Allah grant you good health, peace, strength and many more years.

Your story is part of Nigeria's story.
Your era is part of our history.
Your achievements deserve to be remembered.

With deep respect and admiration,

Comrade Ibrahim Aliyu
Comradeibrahimaliyu@gmail.com
Abuja, Nigeria 🇳🇬

The maradona himself, mamman vatsa, June 12 election among lots of atrocities comes to mind when I remember baba himself. Eni aye kan, ko se re.

Re: Happy 85th Birthday To Ibrahim Babangida by MightySparrow: 9:35am On Aug 17

He would have been the Father of New Nigeria. The annulment of 1993 election is a stain that the bleach of history would not erase.

I remember when he visited the University of Ilorin and his ring was removed while shaking hands with students. grin

Re: Happy 85th Birthday To Ibrahim Babangida by Lukuluku69(m): 9:50am On Aug 17

IamAtAnger:
Na this one lay the foundation of corruption for this country

Corruption don dey Nigeria before his time, he only codified it and make it official.

Re: Happy 85th Birthday To Ibrahim Babangida by Sleekfingers: 10:26am On Aug 17

KingMack:
Happy birthday sir..na God I take beg you call this government to order 😞

The same useless babangida a bloody dictator.

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Re: Happy 85th Birthday To Ibrahim Babangida by Leepeak(m): 10:33am On Aug 17

Nonsense
God punish him
Nonsense man

Re: Happy 85th Birthday To Ibrahim Babangida by polite2(m): 10:35am On Aug 17

No civilian government can ever achieve what he has done.. national Assembly go wan collect bribe to establish anything for naija

Re: Happy 85th Birthday To Ibrahim Babangida by Abee79(m): 10:38am On Aug 17

I have a lot to say about IBB, but today is his birthday. I will tell you guys tomorrow.
Happy birthday Sir

Re: Happy 85th Birthday To Ibrahim Babangida by Danabu(m): 10:41am On Aug 17

Gotocourt:
The Originator of Religious crisis in Nigeria, notably creating of Jos North local government despite resistance.
Same dude arrested southern Kaduna generals and jailed them for his extremist views.

ANYHOW, HIS EAS FAR BETTER THAN WHAT WE HAVE NOW BY FARRRR.!!!

https://allafrica.com/stories/200903180433.html

Re: Happy 85th Birthday To Ibrahim Babangida by BarrElChapo(m): 10:55am On Aug 17

Corruption general happy birthday to you

Re: Happy 85th Birthday To Ibrahim Babangida by EmekaBlue(m): 10:57am On Aug 17

Give this man kudos. Many major structures were done by him and nothing like terrorism during his time. Respect sir and happy Birthday

Re: Happy 85th Birthday To Ibrahim Babangida by Mirasteel: 11:02am On Aug 17

One of the biggest problem of Nigeria.

Re: Happy 85th Birthday To Ibrahim Babangida by nairalanda1(m): 11:07am On Aug 17

Inspirer1:
1.2 Billion Naira was used to construct 3rd Mainland bridge.

Babangida was 50 years old in 1991, that implies he was 45 when he became head of state!
An age that people are becoming student union leaders today!!!

Blame the British for that.

The british did not start actively training millitary officers until the mid 1950's. That meant that at independence, we did not have a large enough officer corps. Then the coups of 1966 and the war of 1967 to 70 reduced the number of officers.

That meant that young army officers like IBB (who was a lieutenant in 1968,) got promoted faster than they would have if there had been no coups or war

I suspect that if there had been no coups or war, IBB would have retired as a general somewhere around 2000-05. Gowon would have reitired in the 1990's and someone like Ironsi would have retired in the late 1980's.

And we were even lucky to have an officer corps at independence self. DR Congo's first ever army officer left for training in Belgium a few weeks before independence. I wish I was joking. Mobutu (who had left the colonial army as a sergeant, and who also had the equivalent of an OND)...was recalled and promoted to officer class. And in Uganda, at independence they had two army officers, one of whom was the infamous Idi Amin Dada.

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Re: Happy 85th Birthday To Ibrahim Babangida by yemre: 11:10am On Aug 17

ComradeIbrahimA:
🎉 HAPPY 85TH BIRTHDAY, FORMER PRESIDENT, GENERAL IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA, GCFR — IBB

Today, 17 August 2026, I join Nigerians and admirers of Former President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida in celebrating 85 years of life, leadership and national service.

As Comrade Ibrahim Aliyu from Abuja, I celebrate IBB for the vision, courage, strategic thinking and nation-building ambition that characterised his years of leadership.

Whatever one's view of the controversies of his administration, history should also acknowledge the significant foundations and institutions established or advanced during his era.

85 YEARS — 85 REASONS TO REMEMBER IBB

Among the most notable legacies associated with his administration are:

1. Creation of 11 new states.
2. Relocation of Nigeria's Federal Government to Abuja in 1991.
3. Development of Abuja's major districts and federal infrastructure.
4. Construction and development of the Presidential Villa.
5. Development of the National Assembly complex.
6. Development of the International Conference Centre, Abuja.
7. Development of the ECOWAS headquarters in Abuja.
8. Completion of the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos.
9. Advancement of major national highways.
10. Completion and development of the Shiroro Hydroelectric Power Station.
11. Development of major dams and water-treatment projects.
12. Creation of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC).
13. Establishment of the State Security Service (SSS/DSS).
14. Establishment of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA).
15. Establishment of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA).
16. Establishment of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE).
17. Establishment of NERFUND.
18. Establishment of NDIC.
19. Establishment of NEXIM Bank.
20. Development of Nigeria's capital market.
21. Introduction of major financial-sector reforms.
22. Liberalisation of banking and greater private-sector participation.
23. Introduction of the Structural Adjustment Programme.
24. Advancement of privatisation and commercialisation reforms.
25. Development of export-processing zones.
26. Enactment of the Companies and Allied Matters Act.
27. Advancement of rural roads and infrastructure through DFRRI.
28. Expansion of primary healthcare initiatives.
29. Development of specialist healthcare institutions.
30. Advancement of the National Eye Centre, Kaduna.
31. Support for education and mass literacy.
32. Establishment of NASENI and emphasis on science and technology.
33. Advancement of Ajaokuta Steel.
34. Advancement of the Aluminium Smelter Company, Ikot Abasi.
35. Strengthening of environmental protection through FEPA.
36. Development of federal housing estates.
37. Expansion of military infrastructure.
38. Development of naval and defence facilities.
39. Strengthening of Nigeria's intelligence architecture.
40. Support for women's rural development through the Better Life programme.
41. Expansion of local government administration.
42. Greater attention to grassroots development.
43. Development of government infrastructure for newly created states.
44. Expansion of federal secretariat infrastructure.
45. Development of courts and judicial facilities.
46. Expansion of Abuja's road network.
47. Development of Abuja's water infrastructure.
48. Development of satellite towns around Abuja.
49. Advancement of Nigeria's aviation infrastructure.
50. Strengthening of Nigeria's diplomatic presence in Abuja.
51. Strong regional leadership through ECOWAS.
52. Major Nigerian involvement in ECOMOG.
53. Support for peace efforts in Liberia.
54. Strengthening Nigeria's position as a West African power.
55. Promotion of Nigerian expertise through the Technical Aid Corps.
56. Development of institutions that survived successive governments.
57. Expansion of opportunities for private enterprise.
58. Strengthening of financial regulation.
59. Advancement of national industrialisation.
60. Greater emphasis on indigenous technological capacity.
61. Development of public housing and workers' estates.
62. Expansion of federal infrastructure nationwide.
63. Strengthening of national unity through state creation.
64. Bringing government closer to previously underserved communities.
65. Development of major public institutions in Abuja.
66. Expansion of healthcare infrastructure.
67. Advancement of water-supply infrastructure.
68. Advancement of power infrastructure.
69. Expansion of transportation infrastructure.
70. Strengthening of national security institutions.
71. Promotion of African regional cooperation.
72. Support for African peacekeeping.
73. Modernisation of aspects of public administration.
74. Greater use of technocrats in national policy development.
75. Experimentation with political reforms and a structured two-party system.
76. Introduction of political innovations such as Option A4.
77. Expansion of political participation during the transition programme.
78. Creation of institutions that became permanent features of Nigeria.
79. Transformation of Abuja into a functioning national capital.
80. Development of infrastructure that continues to serve millions.
81. Demonstration of decisive leadership during periods of national crisis.
82. A willingness to take difficult and unconventional decisions.
83. A strong emphasis on long-term national projects.
84. A leadership legacy that remains one of the most debated and studied in Nigerian history.
85. Above all, leaving an unmistakable imprint on modern Nigeria through infrastructure, institutions, state creation, economic reforms, security restructuring and regional diplomacy.

MY PERSONAL TRIBUTE

General IBB, as someone from Abuja, I have a special appreciation for the transformation of this city during your era. The roads, districts, government institutions and national infrastructure remind us of the enormous ambition behind the Abuja project.

I do not believe we should erase the controversies of your administration. Neither should we allow those controversies to erase its achievements.

History must remember both the successes and the mistakes.

What I admire most about your leadership was your boldness, strategic thinking, ability to assemble professionals and technocrats, and willingness to pursue ambitious national projects.

At 85, you remain a living chapter of Nigeria's history.

HAPPY 85TH BIRTHDAY, GENERAL IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA, GCFR! 🇳🇬🎉

May Almighty Allah grant you good health, peace, strength and many more years.

Your story is part of Nigeria's story.
Your era is part of our history.
Your achievements deserve to be remembered.

With deep respect and admiration,

Comrade Ibrahim Aliyu
Comradeibrahimaliyu@gmail.com
Abuja, Nigeria 🇳🇬

If he did all of these in 8 years, I think he tried; I don't want to know about the level of corruption or what anybody thinks. There is no way a lot of programmes will take place under one administration that some people will not take advantage. Imagine the list now. IBB tried, abeg. Let the subsequent presidents also add at least half of new programmes, innovations, and infrastructure like that, and see Nigeria develop in no time.

Happy birthday to you, sir. May God continue to give you long lofe in good health.

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Re: Happy 85th Birthday To Ibrahim Babangida by nairalanda1(m): 11:11am On Aug 17

ComradeIbrahimA:
🎉 HAPPY 85TH BIRTHDAY, FORMER PRESIDENT, GENERAL IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA, GCFR — IBB

Today, 17 August 2026, I join Nigerians and admirers of Former President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida in celebrating 85 years of life, leadership and national service.

As Comrade Ibrahim Aliyu from Abuja, I celebrate IBB for the vision, courage, strategic thinking and nation-building ambition that characterised his years of leadership.

Whatever one's view of the controversies of his administration, history should also acknowledge the significant foundations and institutions established or advanced during his era.

85 YEARS — 85 REASONS TO REMEMBER IBB

Among the most notable legacies associated with his administration are:

1. Creation of 11 new states.
2. Relocation of Nigeria's Federal Government to Abuja in 1991.
3. Development of Abuja's major districts and federal infrastructure.
4. Construction and development of the Presidential Villa.
5. Development of the National Assembly complex.
6. Development of the International Conference Centre, Abuja.
7. Development of the ECOWAS headquarters in Abuja.
8. Completion of the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos.
9. Advancement of major national highways.
10. Completion and development of the Shiroro Hydroelectric Power Station.
11. Development of major dams and water-treatment projects.
12. Creation of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC).
13. Establishment of the State Security Service (SSS/DSS).
14. Establishment of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA).
15. Establishment of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA).
16. Establishment of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE).
17. Establishment of NERFUND.
18. Establishment of NDIC.
19. Establishment of NEXIM Bank.
20. Development of Nigeria's capital market.
21. Introduction of major financial-sector reforms.
22. Liberalisation of banking and greater private-sector participation.
23. Introduction of the Structural Adjustment Programme.
24. Advancement of privatisation and commercialisation reforms.
25. Development of export-processing zones.
26. Enactment of the Companies and Allied Matters Act.
27. Advancement of rural roads and infrastructure through DFRRI.
28. Expansion of primary healthcare initiatives.
29. Development of specialist healthcare institutions.
30. Advancement of the National Eye Centre, Kaduna.
31. Support for education and mass literacy.
32. Establishment of NASENI and emphasis on science and technology.
33. Advancement of Ajaokuta Steel.
34. Advancement of the Aluminium Smelter Company, Ikot Abasi.
35. Strengthening of environmental protection through FEPA.
36. Development of federal housing estates.
37. Expansion of military infrastructure.
38. Development of naval and defence facilities.
39. Strengthening of Nigeria's intelligence architecture.
40. Support for women's rural development through the Better Life programme.
41. Expansion of local government administration.
42. Greater attention to grassroots development.
43. Development of government infrastructure for newly created states.
44. Expansion of federal secretariat infrastructure.
45. Development of courts and judicial facilities.
46. Expansion of Abuja's road network.
47. Development of Abuja's water infrastructure.
48. Development of satellite towns around Abuja.
49. Advancement of Nigeria's aviation infrastructure.
50. Strengthening of Nigeria's diplomatic presence in Abuja.
51. Strong regional leadership through ECOWAS.
52. Major Nigerian involvement in ECOMOG.
53. Support for peace efforts in Liberia.
54. Strengthening Nigeria's position as a West African power.
55. Promotion of Nigerian expertise through the Technical Aid Corps.
56. Development of institutions that survived successive governments.
57. Expansion of opportunities for private enterprise.
58. Strengthening of financial regulation.
59. Advancement of national industrialisation.
60. Greater emphasis on indigenous technological capacity.
61. Development of public housing and workers' estates.
62. Expansion of federal infrastructure nationwide.
63. Strengthening of national unity through state creation.
64. Bringing government closer to previously underserved communities.
65. Development of major public institutions in Abuja.
66. Expansion of healthcare infrastructure.
67. Advancement of water-supply infrastructure.
68. Advancement of power infrastructure.
69. Expansion of transportation infrastructure.
70. Strengthening of national security institutions.
71. Promotion of African regional cooperation.
72. Support for African peacekeeping.
73. Modernisation of aspects of public administration.
74. Greater use of technocrats in national policy development.
75. Experimentation with political reforms and a structured two-party system.
76. Introduction of political innovations such as Option A4.
77. Expansion of political participation during the transition programme.
78. Creation of institutions that became permanent features of Nigeria.
79. Transformation of Abuja into a functioning national capital.
80. Development of infrastructure that continues to serve millions.
81. Demonstration of decisive leadership during periods of national crisis.
82. A willingness to take difficult and unconventional decisions.
83. A strong emphasis on long-term national projects.
84. A leadership legacy that remains one of the most debated and studied in Nigerian history.
85. Above all, leaving an unmistakable imprint on modern Nigeria through infrastructure, institutions, state creation, economic reforms, security restructuring and regional diplomacy.

MY PERSONAL TRIBUTE

General IBB, as someone from Abuja, I have a special appreciation for the transformation of this city during your era. The roads, districts, government institutions and national infrastructure remind us of the enormous ambition behind the Abuja project.

I do not believe we should erase the controversies of your administration. Neither should we allow those controversies to erase its achievements.

History must remember both the successes and the mistakes.

What I admire most about your leadership was your boldness, strategic thinking, ability to assemble professionals and technocrats, and willingness to pursue ambitious national projects.

At 85, you remain a living chapter of Nigeria's history.

HAPPY 85TH BIRTHDAY, GENERAL IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA, GCFR! 🇳🇬🎉

May Almighty Allah grant you good health, peace, strength and many more years.

Your story is part of Nigeria's story.
Your era is part of our history.
Your achievements deserve to be remembered.

With deep respect and admiration,

Comrade Ibrahim Aliyu
Comradeibrahimaliyu@gmail.com
Abuja, Nigeria 🇳🇬

See whitewashing.

The man was a bad leader.

Every leader has their long list of acheivements, yet the economy was bad, and the budget deficit was growing when he left office.

Also, have we forgotten the massive religious and ethinc riots in his regime? Right.

Re: Happy 85th Birthday To Ibrahim Babangida by nairalanda1(m): 11:15am On Aug 17

polite2:
No civilian government can ever achieve what he has done.. national Assembly go wan collect bribe to establish anything for naija

lol.

Many of his programmes like DFFRI and beter life no longer exist

Also, banking reforms...unleashed a massive crisis in the banking sector, that led to a lot of failed banks, and it took Abacha first, then the banking consolidation efforts under PDP , to fix and repair the resulting mess.

And the naira worsened under his regime, and we also had major riots and insecurity.

And NIgeria deindustrialized under his regime. I mean, a lot of factories closed shop while he was in office. Is that good leadership. That was the time when factories in Lagos began to become churches.

Plus SAP. And a host of other issues. Not forgetting the corruption and the issues with religious and ethinc crisis, and tribalism.

ASUU started going on strike under his rule. Because conditions in the university were getting bad, and the government had no answer at all.

Make we no dey laugh. Even tinubu, tomorrow dem go give am list like IBB own, and many people would hail him, when you and I know that it is bad right now.

I lived under IBB, so I know wetin I dey talk about.

Oh and human rights abuse. IBB go close down newspapers for months because they published an article he hated, nothing anyone can do. Tinubu for all his wayo wayo has never done that. Nor have any of our leaders since 1999. A student protest that started in 1986 was brutally put down by the mobile police. Students died. I mean students died. Any criticim of the leader meant jail instantly. And so forth.

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