The president thanked Mr Babangida for his sacrifice and service to the nation.
The federal government recently announced a seven-year moratorium on the creation of new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
The returning officer for the election, Abiodun Oluwadare, declared the election results in the early hours of Sunday in Ibadan.
The governor said that he would meet with the leadership of the fire service with a view to reorganising the service for more effective delivery.
NiMet advised states with the possibility of flash floods to activate emergency response plans.
Afe Babalola, a prominent lawyer and university owner, has attributed the country’s increasing crime rate to poor educational standards.
The party claimed the electoral process was marred by thuggery, with political thugs intimidating eligible voters, rendering the exercise ridiculous.
The police command in Ondo has arrested a man, Bello Azeez, for faking his own kidnapping to defraud his family and friends.
Information minister Mohammed Idris commended the military and other security forces for their collaborative efforts.
He said people of South-East are aware of the good things Mr Tinubu is doing for them.
