The work of Nigeria is not complete for as long as there is any one Nigerian who goes to bed on empty stomach. Ibrahim Babangida bedcompleteempty Change image and share on social
For as long as our people are held hostage by controllable socio-economic forces, we cannot afford to be indifferent to the ravages of poverty in all its dimensions and ramifications. Ibrahim Babangida affordcontrollabledimension Change image and share on social
Our choice of a reform framework dictated that we looked at the fundamental assumptions that had driven Nigeria's economy, society and policy hitherto and to seek ways of either abandoning or transcending those assumptions and their supporting institutions. Ibrahim Babangida abandonassumptionchoice share on social
I believe that historians and analysts of historical events need the authority of facts supplied by living witnesses to the events, which they make their subject. Ibrahim Babangida analystauthorityevent Change image and share on social
Debate and divergence of views can only enrich our history and culture. Ibrahim Babangida culturedebatedivergence Change image and share on social
Left to me, the whole purpose of government is for the security of the citizens, like the security of lives and property. Ibrahim Babangida citizengovernmentleave Change image and share on social
Democracy opens new vistas and opportunities. We should use the opportunities it offers to correct past mistakes not to blunder anew. Ibrahim Babangida anewblundercorrect Change image and share on social
I am not sure that you, the younger generations, will like to go to war that we went through. So, we learn as the mistakes are being committed. Ibrahim Babangida commitgenerationlearn Change image and share on social
Our approach to economic development must be modern, focused and in tune with the global trend. Ibrahim Babangida approachdevelopmenteconomic Change image and share on social
A society that does not correctly interpret and appreciate its past cannot understand its present fortunes and adversities and can be caught unawares in a fast changing world. Ibrahim Babangida adversitycatchchange Change image and share on social