“My prayer is that Nigeria should remain as one indivisible nation" - Ibrahim Babangida says as he clocks 78

Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, a former military president has called for peaceful co-existence among Nigerians irrespective of age and ethno-religious inclination.    

Babangida, fondly called IBB, made the remark on Saturday, August 17th at his Hilltop residence in Minna, while entertaining guests during his 78th birthday.

“My prayer is that Nigeria should remain as one indivisible nation. Therefore, I call on all Nigerians to work for the unity and development of the country as there is no other home like Nigeria,” he said.

IBB, born 17 Aug, 1941 was the military President of Nigeria between Aug. 27, 1985 and Aug. 26, 1993. He previously served as Chief of Army Staff from January 1984 to August 1985.