Sambo Honors Babangida at Book Launch, Represents Buhari
In a grand ceremony held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja on February 20, 2025, the memoir of General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, titled "A Journey in Service", was launched amidst an elite gathering of past and present leaders. The event was a celebration of Babangida's leadership, democracy, and Nigeria's political history, with dignitaries from across the country and beyond in attendance.
Mu'azu Jaji Sambo, the immediate past Minister of Transportation, represented President Muhammadu Buhari at the event, delivering a congratulatory message on behalf of the President. President Buhari, who was unable to attend due to a prior commitment, sent his warm wishes and prayed for the successful launch of the memoir. He also prayed for Babangida's good health, long life, and satisfaction in all endeavors.
The keynote address was delivered by former Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo, who emphasized the importance of multi-party democracy in Africa's development. He warned against the growing wave of military takeovers, calling them a setback to democratic progress. "Multiple parties are good for our continent," Akufo-Addo said, urging leaders to protect democratic institutions.