Nigeria ex head of state,
Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (rtd), on Friday advised the youths to get involved in
all policies and programmes that could enhance national development at large.
IBB stated that national
development is a collective effort, which must be supported by every Nigerian
irrespective of religious or political affiliation.
He said this when a non-governmental organization, Forward Nigeria
Group (FGN) led by its National Coordinator, Barr. Alex Edim presented him an
award as the ‘Father of nation building, at his hilltop residence in Minna.
According to a statement issued by the group in Abuja, Babangida
appreciated the gesture and admonished the FGN to collaborate with other
progressive-minded organizations and contribute to the socioeconomic growth and
unity of the country.
He commended the formation of the group promised to monitor
closely its activities in achieving the desired goal of moving Nigeria forward.
The former Head of State said: “I commend you for the laudable
efforts to move Nigeria forward and I promise that I would closely monitor your
activities from now on.”
The FGN National Coordinator eulogized the former president,
enumerating his various achievements while in office.
Edim said: “Nigerians can not forget your impact on the nation and
the various agencies you established whose impact was felt all over the nation.
From MAMSER, DIFFRI, FRSC, Peoples Bank, Better Life for Rural Women and
others, the nation is steel feeling their impacts till today.”
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