- Tinubu said Danjuma’s contribution to Nigeria’s unity remains a reference point
- Tinubu prayed for long life and strength for the retired general
- He added that the elder statesman has offered valuable counsel to successive leaders
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has honoured retired General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma as the elder statesman marks his 88th birthday.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the president, in a personal goodwill message, described the former Chief of Army Staff as a soldier whose courage and discipline shaped the nation during some of its most turbulent years.
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Tinubu said Danjuma’s contribution to Nigeria’s unity remains a reference point, adding that his voice has continued to guide national conversations with clarity and deep patriotic conviction.
The president also applauded Danjuma’s humanitarian work through the T.Y. Danjuma Foundation, noting that its impact across Africa stands as a lasting legacy of compassion.
He added that the elder statesman has offered valuable counsel to successive leaders, including himself, at key national turning points.
Tinubu prayed for long life and strength for the retired general, acknowledging him as one of the figures whose personal story is woven into Nigeria’s own evolution.
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