A former president Goodluck Jonathan has hailed ex-military president Ibrahim Babangida over the launch of his memoir and believes Nigeria’s history is incomplete without the former’s story.
Jonathan said this in Abuja on Thursday during the launch of a book by Babangida titled, ‘A Journey in Service”.
“So, Ibrahim Bagandiga as we all know, is one of the most charismatic leaders in this country. He is somebody that, up to date, people go as if they are going on a pilgrimage to consult him. We thank God for giving him that grace and the wisdom to continue to mentor people,” Jonathan said at the event which also doubles as the launch of Babangida’s presidential library.
“In terms of leadership, Nigerians know you have contributed significantly in terms of the infrastructure development of this country and social mobilisation. We cannot write the history of Nigeria without dedicating a reasonable part to your service as the president of Nigeria,” he said. “You’ve done well!”
According to him, with the launch of the book, the former head president has contributed immensely to the documentation of the country’s rich history.
“So, if you contribute to the documentation of the history, it makes your history stronger, more relevant,” the ex-president said.
“So, today, you’re helping us,” the former Bayelsa governor told the gathering which included past and present leaders.