Speaking to journalists after a closed door meeting with IBB on Saturday in Minna, Jonathan said: “First and foremost, I have to use this opportunity to appreciate our leader, President Babangida for his leadership. His commitment to ensuring that this country is united and we leave in peace.
“Of course, you know that this is the end of the year. Within this period, people pay visits. So I have come to visit him. You know he came back from a hospital abroad, not too long ago. Since then, we have not seen. I needed to see my father to know how he is feeling. I am quite pleased the way I have seen him.
“Of course, you all know that as a nation, we are facing challenges; security challenges all over, not just in the North. Yes, Boko Haram in the North but the South is not safe either as evident in commercial kidnapping and robbery.
“He (Babangida) is one of our experienced leaders. As somebody who is sitting where he was before, I need to see them from time to time to listen to their suggestions. That is one of the areas how we can collectively move the country forward and ensure that Nigerians live in peace.
“Of course, you all know that as a nation, we are facing challenges; security challenges all over, not just in the North. Yes, Boko Haram in the North but the South is not safe either as evident in commercial kidnapping and robbery.
“He (Babangida) is one of our experienced leaders. As somebody who is sitting where he was before, I need to see them from time to time to listen to their suggestions. That is one of the areas how we can collectively move the country forward and ensure that Nigerians live in peace.
“That is the key thing and I am quite pleased that we had a fruitful discussion.” Jonathan added.
