PICTURES: Abdul Samad Rabiu, Chairman BUA Group Co-launcher Of A ‘Journey In Service’, Others Come Through With Billions For IBB Library
Prominent Nigerian business leaders, captains of industries, and statesmen including Abdul Samad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Group donated over N17 billion to the IBB Presidential Library Foundation during the public presentation of former president Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida’s autobiography – ‘A Journey in Service’ – in what can be described as a grand display of support for the former military leader.
On his part, Chairman of BUA Group and co-launcher of the book, donated N5 billion to the IBB Presidential Library project.
The fundraiser, organised by the IBB Presidential Library Foundation, saw significant contributions from Africa’s wealthiest individuals, including Abdul Samad Rabiu, Aliko Dangote and General Theophilus Danjuma. The event also featured former Nigerian heads of state, including Generals Yakubu Gowon, Abdulsalam Abubakar, and Goodluck Jonathan, as well as a representative of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo chaired the occasion.
The event, held on Thursday at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, attracted high-profile attendees, including former Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo, who delivered the keynote address.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who chaired the event, commended Babangida for documenting his experiences in ‘A Journey in Service’. He noted that the book would serve as a valuable historical resource, though he cautioned that it might elicit mixed reactions.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan also praised Babangida, stating that Nigeria’s history would be incomplete without acknowledging the former military leader’s contributions.
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