Former military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida on Saturday returned to the country after two months medical treatment in Germany.
He expressed appreciation to Nigerians for their concern and care during the period of his medical challenge.
The former military leader who arrived in a chartered flight landed Minna International Airport at about 2:50pm spotting a navy blue Kaftan with gray stripes and a cap to match said he wants to have some rest before he would talk on politics.
Mohammed, Halimat (his son and daughter), a grand child and some of his close friends and associates mostly retired military officers were at the airport to receive the former leader.
Newsmen were not allowed to take pictures of the the former President, but when pressed for an interview at the airport, Babangida simply said, “Alihamadulillahi. I am coming up well. I am grateful to all Nigerians”.
He was then driven home in a BMW black car with registration number ABJ O1 RY and arrived his Uphill residence at about 3:15pm.
Among those at the airport to receive him were the Minister of Defence, General Aliyu Gusau, Air Vice Marshall Hamza Abdullahi, former FCT Minister, General Halilu Akilu, former Director of Military Intelligence, Col. Habibu Shuaibu, former Niger State military administrator, Alhaji Umar Ndanusa and Alhaji Sani Ndanusa, former Minister of Sports.
Others are Alhaji Hassan Jalo, the national chairman of National Democratic Party (NDP), Alhaji Abubakar Muye, former Minister of Finance and a Justice of Supreme Court, Justice Musa Datijo.
A short prayer session led by his childhood friend, Alhaji Mohammed Tako held shortly on arrival to thank Allah (SWT) for His mercies and prayed for quick recovery, renewed strength and long life in good health.
Babangida who looked healthy and in high spirit told journalists that he is good condition.
“I am feeling better, I want to use this opportunity to appreciate all my compatriot Nigerians for the goodwill and gestures they expressed during my absence.
“I have been deeply touched by their (Nigerians) love and their affection and their prayers. I want to use this medium to thank each and every one of them”.
On how he felt about the apprehension generated about his health while in Germany, IBB said, “the apprehension is no longer there, I thank Nigerians I am coming up well.
Alihamdulillahi”.
When asked how he will cope with the pressure of the build up to 2015 in the face of his failing health, the highly elated leader said he has been following political events in Nigeria while in Germany and that he would talk after he has rested enough.
“I missed all of you that welcome me, especially my local champions (journalists). I look forward to all of you to sit and chat with you and talk about politics as we always do. For now I want to rest”.
Babangida left the country on September 6 in company of Aminu his son for his routine medical check up but had to under go a bone related surgery which prolonged his stay in Germany.
Source: #TheNation_News.
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