The management and staff of Newskeeper Media Consult (NMC) have extended their warm felicitations to Nigeria’s former Military President, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, on his birthday anniversary as he turns 83.
NMC, the publisher of the Nigerian-based online newspaper ‘NEWSKEEPER’ and ‘Newskeeper Hausa,’ joined family members and well-wishers in celebrating the auspicious years of blessings for the icon, once nicknamed “Maradona,” in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday.
According to the statement signed by the Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Newskeeper Online Newspaper, Salisu Ismail Kabuga, “The NEWSKEEPER Team wishes to extend our warmest felicitations to General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida on the occasion of your 83rd birthday anniversary, born on August 17th, 1941.
“As you mark another year of life, we pray that Almighty Allah grants you good health, wisdom, and continued service to our great nation. Your contributions to Nigeria’s development and growth are still celebrated and cherished.”
“May this special day bring joy, peace, and happiness to you and your loved ones. We hope your birthday is filled with love, laughter, and all your favorite things.”
The statement further quoted, “The history of the entire Nigerian media industry cannot be complete without mentioning the roles (IBB) played during his reign as President (1985 – 1993), especially in laying the groundwork for the emergence of private media organizations in Nigeria.
It is still on record, Sir, that “Your media deregulation policies, including the liberalization of the press and the introduction of the Nigerian Press Council Decree (1990), broke the government’s monopoly on broadcasting and paved the way for independent media outlets.”
“This created an environment conducive to the growth of independent media, which played a vital role in promoting democratic values and holding leaders accountable.”
The Newskeeper Team concluded that today’s democratic dispensation has benefited from those developments, with a vibrant and diverse media landscape that continues to play a crucial role in promoting democracy and good governance.
Happy Birthday, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida! May you continue to be a blessing to Nigeria and beyond.
