By Chijioke Kingsley
Abuja (Sundiata Post) – A former National President, Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria, (YOWICAN) and Co-Chairman of the Interfaith Coalition Conference, Engr. Daniel Kadzai, has felicitated with former Military President, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) on his 83rd birthday.
Kadzai said he celebrates IBB at 83 because of his consistent nationalism, patriotic inclination and leadership mentorship over the years.
The scribe-man in a statement he personally signed on Saturday in Abuja, described General Babangida as a passionate believer in the organic links between generations.
He said: “I particularly wishes to congratulate Gen. Babangida on attaining the Golden age and to thank God Almighty for sparing his life with his inspiring presence amongst us as well as his untiring efforts to keep the flames of our dedication to the interests of the people of the North and Nigeria alive.
“To many, IBB is a mystery wrapped in a riddle, inside an Enigma. To us you remain an endearing friend, father, uncle, guardian, grandfather, pillar of wisdom and most of all, the people’s General of Generals!
Kadzai however acknowledged the former military president’s craving for excellence, and competence, saying that was why numerous policies and programmes were implemented with huge success under his leadership.
”The celebrant has, no doubt, carved a niche for himself and has become a mentor to many Nigerians.
“Attaining the age of 83 is a special grace from God”, he added.
