Olowu of Kuta, His Royal Majesty Oba Dr Hammed Oyelude Makama, CON, Tegbosun III, has congratulated former military President, Gen Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida rtd, who is 84 on Sunday, 17 August, 2025.
Olowu, in a statement he personally signed, eulogised the former military ruler for his modest achievements while he was in power.
According to Olowu, “IBB is an enigma. He has carved a niche for himself as a former military president. His tenure witnessed the completion of many monumental legacy projects that are still visible until today. His Hill Top mansion in Minna has become a Mecca of sort for those who aspired to lead Nigeria.”
Olowu, who described Gen Babangida as being grossly misunderstood, said history would be kind to him.
He said: “The launch of Gen Babangida’s Autobiography: ‘A Journey In Service’, and the testimonies from the likes of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and African richest man, Aliko Dangote, Tony Elumelu, Jim Ovia, Abdusamad Rabiu, Arthur Eze and many others testified to his goodwill despite leaving public office three decades ago.
“On behalf of myself, my Oloris and Olowu-In- Council, all members of the defunct IBB Vision 2003 and Vision 2007, I wish President Ibrahim Babangida rtd, a happy birthday. I also wish him all the best as he aged gracefully”.
Born on August 17, 1941, Gen Ibrahim Babangida rtd ruled Nigeria from 1985 to 1993.
His presidency was marked by significant political and economic reforms.
