The challenge as we saw in the Nigerian project was to restructure the economy decisively in the direction of a modern free market as an appropriate environment for cultivation of freedom and democracy and the natural emergence of a new social order. Ibrahim Babangida challengecultivationdecisively share on social
The return of democracy in our land has indeed thrown the problems of development into bolder relief. Ibrahim Babangida bolddemocracydevelopment Change image and share on social
But no nation can base its survival and development on luck and prayers alone while its leadership fritters away every available opportunity for success and concrete achievement. Ibrahim Babangida achievementbaseconcrete 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
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
