Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo says he is eager to read “My Life of Duty and Allegiance,” the newly released memoir by former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon. Both reports state that Obasanjo describes the book as a significant contribution to Nigeria’s historical record. In Vanguard’s account, Obasanjo also explains his absence from the book’s launch event, while reiterating his interest in obtaining the memoir. The Punch similarly reports Obasanjo’s comments expressing eagerness to read the book, though the excerpt provided focuses mainly on his reaction to the release rather than additional details. Taken together, the sources present a consistent picture: Gowon’s memoir has been released, and Obasanjo publicly welcomes it, saying he intends to read it and noting its value to documenting national history. The reports do not describe the memoir’s contents in detail or provide sales figures or wider public reception. They center instead on Obasanjo’s response to the launch and his personal anticipation of reading the memoir.