Former Defence Minister Theophilus Danjuma on Tuesday donated ₦3 billion at the public presentation of former Head of State Yakubu Gowon’s autobiography, My Life of Duty and Allegiance, unveiled in Abuja.
The event also saw billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote donate ₦500 million in support of the book launch, while Abdul Samad Rabiu purchased copies of the memoir worth ₦25 million.
Representing President Bola Tinubu at the event, Vice President Kashim Shettima joined top government officials, diplomats and senior military officers at the unveiling ceremony.
The 20-chapter memoir chronicles Gowon’s life, military career and years in public service. It was reviewed during the event by Matthew Kukah.
Danjuma, who served as chief presenter, was represented by former Chief of Defence Staff Martin Luther Agwai.
In addition to his ₦3 billion donation, Danjuma directed that 12 copies of the autobiography be purchased and distributed to libraries in each of the 20 universities that awarded Gowon honorary doctorate degrees.
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