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Tinubu host former defence minister TY Danjuma in Aso Rock
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday received former Defence Minister, General Theophilus Danjuma (retd.), at the State House in Abuja.
The Presidency disclosed the visit in a brief statement, but did not provide details about the purpose of the meeting.
Over the years, Nigerian leaders have often consulted Danjuma on issues of national importance because of his long military career and reputation as an elder statesman.
His experience in defence and security matters has made him a respected voice in public affairs.
Danjuma served as Defence Minister under former President Olusegun Obasanjo during his first term in office from 1999 to 2003.
General Danjuma, 87, is one of Nigeria’s most influential military and political figures.
He served as Chief of Army Staff from 1976 to 1979 under the military government of General Olusegun Obasanjo and later as Minister of Defence from 1999 to 2003 during Obasanjo’s civilian administration.
The Taraba State-born former military chief played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s political history, including the July 1966 counter-coup that brought General Yakubu Gowon to power.
Beyond his military career, Danjuma is a billionaire businessman with interests in the oil and gas sector through his company, South Atlantic Petroleum, and is known for his philanthropic activities through the TY Danjuma Foundation.
The elder statesman has been vocal on security matters in the past.
In 2018, he sparked national debate when he urged Nigerians to defend themselves against armed attackers, alleging that security forces were not doing enough to protect vulnerable communities.
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