By Suleiman Anyalewechi
A retired General of the Nigerian Army, Theophilus Danjuma, popular as T.Y. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the launch of former Head of State , General Yakubu Gowon’s autobiography, My Life of Duty and Allegiance made a donation of N3 billion.
General Danjuma who was represented as the Chief presenter/launcher, by a former Chief of Defence Staff, General Martin Luther Agwai, also directed that 12 copies of the book be purchased for the libraries of each of the 20 Universities that had conferred on the former Head of State their honorary doctorate degrees over the years.
In his address at the book presentation where President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, General Danjuma described the former Head of State as Nigeria’s foremost living statesman, an international icon, and a war time Commander whose leadership prevented Nigeria from disintegration.
“General Gowon is not only a household name in Nigeria, but also a globally acknowledged leader with impeccable record in leadership, nation-building and military strategy.
“His well-recorded slogan of ” no victor, no vanquished” after the civil war set the tone for effective post-war policy of reconciliation, reconstruction and rehabilitation” Gen . Danjuma noted.
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, similarly donated the sum of N500 million to support the book.
He was represented at the event by Mansur Ahmed ,who also purchased 25 copies of the book.
Many prominent figures from all walks of life graced the occasion.
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