Former Military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has returned to Nigeria
after a seven-week medical vacation in Switzerland.
He
arrived in Minna International Airport
on Saturday at 6.45 pm.
General
Babangida also expressed gratitude
for prayers and goodwill messages from different quarters during his vacation.
In
his words, He said:
“I
am feeling stronger and better now.
“I
must thank Nigerians immensely for the prayers and concerns over my health.
“I
must use this opportunity to also call on Nigerians to continue to pray for the
leaders and the country to move forward in positive direction”.
He
advised Nigerians to remain united and work collectively towards the progress
of the nation.
The
ex-military head of state
advised that Nigerians should be thinking positively about the leaders and
providing constructive criticisms
and solutions to any challenge we may face.
On
the situation in the country, IBB said the current economic recession is not peculiar to Nigeria.
“I
am aware that other countries face different political, social and economic
challenges. I believe the current government is working assiduously towards
addressing some of the issues.”
“We
need to support all arms and tiers of government in their efforts to ensure
economic recoveryand political
stability,” He concluded.
General
Babangida left the country for medical vacation in Europe on December 18, 2016.
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