Former Nigerian Defence Minister and retired General Theophilus Danjuma donates N3 billion at the public presentation of former Head of State Yakubu Gowon’s autobiography in Abuja, according to multiple Nigerian outlets. Premium Times and Vanguard report that Danjuma makes the donation during the event, where Gowon’s book is unveiled.
The same outlets also report that business tycoon Aliko Dangote contributes N500 million at the presentation. Premium Times describes Danjuma’s remarks about Gowon, saying he portrays Gowon as a leading living Nigerian statesman and an international figure, and as a wartime commander whose leadership helped prevent the country from disintegration. Punch similarly confirms the combined donation amounts and locations, describing the event as the unveiling of Gowon’s autobiography in Abuja.
Across the reports, the key points are the timing and venue (Abuja), the event type (public presentation/unveiling of Gowon’s autobiography), and the stated donations by Danjuma and Dangote, along with Danjuma’s public comments about Gowon’s role and legacy.
