A former Minister of Defence, Theophilus Danjuma, on Tuesday, donated N3 billion during the public presentation of former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon’s autobiography in Abuja.
The event, which attracted top government officials, diplomats and senior military officers, also witnessed a N500 million donation from businessman Aliko Dangote in support of the book launch.
Also at the launch, Nigerian businessman Abdul Samad Rabiu purchased copies of the autobiography titled My Life of Duty and Allegiance, worth N25 million.
Vice President Kashim Shettima represented President Bola Tinubu at the event.
The 20-chapter memoir highlights Gowon’s life, military career and years in public service.
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, reviewed the autobiography during the ceremony.
Danjuma, who served as chief presenter at the unveiling, was represented by a former Chief of Defence Staff, retired General Martin Luther Agwai.
In addition to the N3 billion donation, Danjuma directed that 12 copies of the autobiography be purchased and distributed to the libraries of each of the 20 universities that awarded Gowon honorary doctorate degrees.
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