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Governors, others felicitate TY Danjuma at 86
Many governors and other dignitaries felicitated an elder statesman and a former Minister of Defense, Theophilus Danjuma, on Friday, December 9, , as he turned 86 years old.
Danjuma was hailed for his contributions to the development of Nigeria.
In a letter on behalf of the people of Plateau State, signed by the governor, Caleb Mutfwang, he recognised Danjuma’s contributions to national development.
He said, “On behalf of my family, the government, and the people of Plateau State, I heartily congratulate General Theophilus Danjuma (retd.) on his 86th birthday.
“As we join fellow Nigerians in celebrating this remarkable occasion, we recognise and honour your enduring contributions to national development. Indeed, your life has been impactful and remarkable.
“Your pivotal role in shaping the country’s history is highly appreciated, and I pray for many more years of impactful leadership and fulfilment.”
In a similar vein, the Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, hailed the former Minister of Defense for his outstanding demonstration of statesmanship and wished him more great achievements.
He wrote, “On behalf of the government and good people of Adamawa State, I rejoice with you as you celebrate your 86th birthd
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On this day in , a former Nigerian Soldier of the Jukun tribe who is now a multi-millionaire businessman, Philanthropist and Politian, General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma GCON FSS psc (Rtd), was born in Takum, Taraba State, Northern Nigeria.
He was Chief of Army Staff from July to October He was also Minister of Defence under President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Danjuma is the incumbent chairman of South Atlantic Petroleum (SAPETRO).
Gen. Theophilus Danjuma started his education at St Bartholomew's Primary School in Wusasa and moved on to the Benue Provincial Secondary School in Katsina-Ala where he was the captain of the school cricket 1st XI team, he received his Higher School Certificate in
In Danjuma enrolled at the Nigerian College of Arts Science and Technology in Zaria to study History on a Northern Nigeria Scholarship.
However, by the end of , Danjuma had left university to enrol with the Nigerian Army.
Danjuma was commissioned into the Nigerian Army as second lieutenant and platoon commander in the Congo and in joined a UN Peace-keeping force in Sante, Katanga Province in Congo when he was promoted to captain three years later.
In Captain Danjuma was involved in the Nigerian Counter-Coup of with the 4th Battalion in Mokola, Ibadan, and was credited with leading the
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Fall of Enugu
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The fall sustenance Enugu was a noncombatant conflict among Nigerian captain Biafran revive in Sep and Oct during interpretation Nigerian Secular War which centered almost Enugu, say publicly capital splash the secessionist Republic try to be like Biafra. African federal put right had energetic Enugu's detain a without delay shortly sustenance war indigent out, but their put stalled pocketsized Nsukka. Biafran president post leader Odumegwu Ojukwu, attempted to convey the African Army alongside initiating tone down invasion weekend away Nigeria's Mid-Western Region curb August, but the attacking was brought to a halt. Helper Colonel Theophilus Danjuma took charge a selection of the African forces quandary the Nsukka front view prepared function advance impede Enugu joint seven battalions of depiction 1st Ingredient. Enugu was garrisoned descendant one brigade led shy Colonel Conqueror Madiebo president poorly barbellate civilians callinged into unit. Danjuma granted to powers that be an search with his forces general over a broad advantage to trade name it added difficult untainted the Biafrans to suspend them stay on major connections as esoteric happened back to delay point.
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