19/05/2026
Gowon's Autobiography: T. Y Danjuma Donated โฆ3 Billion, Dangote โฆ500 Million, Abdul-Samad โฆ25 Million
Retired Gen. Theophilus Danjuma has donated โฆ3 billion to support the public presentation of former Head of State, Retired Gen. Yakubu Gowonโs autobiography.
Aliko Dangote, Chairman of the Dangote Group, contributed โฆ500 million, while Abdul-Samad Rabiu, President of BUA Group, purchased copies of the book worth โฆ25 million.
The 20-chapter memoir, titled โMy Life of Duty and Allegiance,โ was publicly presented in Abuja on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Vice President Kashim Shettima represented President Bola Tinubu at the well-attended event, which drew top government officials, diplomats, and senior military officers.
Bishop Matthew Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, reviewed the book. Danjuma, who served as Chief Presenter, was represented by retired Gen. Martin Luther Agwai, a former Chief of Defence Staff.
Beyond the cash donation, Danjuma directed the purchase and distribution of 12 copies of the book to the libraries of each of the 20 universities that awarded Gowon honorary doctorate degrees.
