President Bola Tinubu has said that the autobiography of former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, serves as a crucial record of Nigeria’s history and a guide for strengthening national unity. The President, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the launch of Gowon’s autobiography, “My Life of Duty…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, and other distinguished Nigerians have emphasised the need for national reconciliation and the preservation of historical records through autobiographical writings. They made the remarks on Tuesday in Abuja during the unveiling of former Head of State Gen. Yakubu Gowon’s autobiography, “My Life of Duty and…
The launch of former Head of State Gen. Yakubu Gowon’s autobiography in Abuja on Tuesday attracted billions of naira in donations from prominent Nigerians, including retired Gen. Theophilus Danjuma and businessman Aliko Dangote. The autobiography, titled “My Life of Duty and Allegiance,” was presented at a high-profile event attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, who…
President Bola Tinubu and former Minister of Defence, Gen. Theophilus Danjuma, are to attend the public presentation of the autobiography of former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, scheduled for May 19 in Abuja. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Yomi Odunuga, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Secretary to…
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Sen. David Mark, has paid tribute to former Head of State, retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, in honour of his 91st birthday, praising his lifelong dedication to peace, unity and national service. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Paul Mumeh, Mark lauded Gowon’s…
Former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), has congratulated Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd.) on the occasion of his 91st birthday. Abubakar conveyed his message in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday. “Warmest congratulations to Gen. Yakubu Gowon on attaining the remarkable milestone of 91 years. Sir, your leadership,…
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the Board of the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC), Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has joined millions of Nigerians and the international community in celebrating former Head of State, General (Dr.) Yakubu Gowon, GCFR, on the momentous occasion of his 91st birthday. In a powerful…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service is seeking collaboration with Yakubu Gowon University to enhance the rehabilitation of inmates through skills acquisition and education. Controller of Correctional Service, Mr Christopher Jen, said during a courtesy call on Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adamu Matthew, that the goal was to keep inmates productively…
The Yakubu Gowon University (formerly University of Abuja), through its Centre for Sponsored Projects, has entered into a strategic partnership with the National Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Disease Research and Training (NCESRTA) and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) under the PACTS initiative, aimed at strengthening research on sickle cell disease across…
A former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, on Wednesday said that in spite of the imperfections in democracy, the era of military rule must remain behind Nigeria. Gowon stated this in Abuja at the unveiling of a book titled “Military Factor in Nigerian History, 1960-2018” by the Historical Society of Nigeria (HSN), as part…
