TY DANJUMA, ONE OF THE FOREMOST ARCHITECTS OF NIGERIA’S STABILITY—SHETTIMA
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has described the former Minister of Defence, retired Lt.-Gen. Theophilus Danjuma, as one of the foremost architects of Nigeria’s stability.
Shettima made the remark at the 87th birthday celebration of Danjuma, held in Lagos.
He also described the elder statesman as a national hero who has shaped Nigeria’s complex political and social landscape through decades of dedicated service.
He praised Danjuma’s leadership as Chief of Army Staff and Minister of Defence, crediting him with reforms that strengthened civil-military relations and upheld democratic principles.
Shettima also commended the celebrator for his philanthropic impact through the TY Danjuma Foundation, which addresses critical issues like healthcare, education and poverty alleviation.
Responding, Danjuma thanked Shettima for making the time to honour his family with the visit on the occasion of his birthday.
The elder statesman also prayed for the success of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
The wife of the celebrator, Sen. Daisy Danjuma, thanked the Vice-President for honouring the Danjuma family with his presence at the birthday celebration.
