- General T.Y. Danjuma (Rtd) lauds US President Donald Trump for his vocal stance on the insecurity ravaging Nigeria’s Middle Belt.
- The former Defence Minister made the remarks during the combined convocation of Plateau State University, Bokkos.
- Danjuma charges the new generation of leaders to embrace innovation and secure the nation’s future.
Former Minister of Defence, Lt. Gen. Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (Rtd), has publicly expressed his profound gratitude to United States President Donald Trump for bringing the long-standing security crisis in Nigeria’s Middle Belt to the forefront of global diplomacy.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the elder statesman made these commendations on Saturday, February 15, 2026, while addressing a distinguished audience at the combined 8th and 9th Convocation Ceremony of Plateau State University (PLASU) in Bokkos.
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Speaking after being conferred with an honorary Doctor of Business Administration and Ethics, General Danjuma noted that for decades, the violent attacks on agrarian communities in the North Central zone were treated with indifference by the international community.
He argued that the narrative has shifted dramatically since President Trump began to openly address the ethnic and religious dimensions of the conflict.
According to Danjuma, this “straight-talk” approach from Washington has stripped away the diplomatic veneer that often allowed local authorities to downplay the severity of the carnage.
The retired General emphasized that the “Middle Belt” is no longer just a geographical expression but a recognized flashpoint in international security discussions.
He credited this development to the Trump administration’s refusal to accept vague explanations for the killings.
Danjuma stated that when the leader of the free world validates the suffering of a people, it forces the Nigerian government to sit up and take more decisive action against banditry and insurgency.
He described this external pressure as a crucial “wake-up call” that makes it impossible for the perpetrators to continue operating in the shadows of global ignorance.
Beyond the security discourse, the convocation ceremony was a celebration of academic and entrepreneurial excellence. General Danjuma shared the spotlight with tech innovator Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, whom he described as a beacon of hope for the nation.
In a passionate charge to the graduating students, Danjuma urged the youth to take ownership of their future.
He challenged the older generation of political and military elites to step aside and mentor young visionaries who possess the “corporate grit” and technological savvy required to navigate the 21st-century economy.
Concluding his address, Danjuma lauded the Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, for his resilience in maintaining the university as a citadel of learning despite the security challenges in the Bokkos axis.
He reiterated his long-standing call for self-defence, reminding the communities that while international advocacy is vital, the ultimate responsibility for survival lies in their vigilance and readiness to protect their ancestral lands within the ambit of the law.
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