Ibrahim Babangida Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“Each one of us, and, indeed, all those who aspire to national leadership must bring their own visions, views and styles to the business of reforming Nigeria, and the search for solutions.”

“Democracy opens new vistas and opportunities. We should use the opportunities it offers to correct past mistakes not to blunder anew.”

“It is of course the nature of historical contraction that the shortest distance to a historical destination is never a straight line.”

“Our approach to economic development must be modern, focused and in tune with the global trend.”

“There is also work to do in the evolution of a stable family life and values, and in ensuring that the Nigerian family is built on core values that will form the bedrock of the future society. We must showcase the ideals of family life and be models of family values.”

“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.”

“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.”

“It is only through books that we partake of the great harvest that is human civilization across the ages.”

“Informed by our sad experience of history, we require nothing short of a foundation for lasting democracy.”

“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.”