Gen T. Y Danjuma Sings His Nunc Dimitis, Says Time Running Out On Him
Apparently feeling fulfilled or ready to depart, billionaire former Defence Minister, Lt.General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, is now singing his nunc dimittis.
Apparently feeling fulfilled or ready to depart, billionaire former Defence Minister, Lt.General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, is now singing his nunc dimittis.
Danjuma was minister of defence during President Olusegun Obasanjo's administration and one of the active players during the events that led to the Nigeria - Biafra civil war.
However, Danjuma spoke about his poor health status at Ganye, Adamawa State while being turbaned as the Gang Paan Ganye by the Gangwari Ganye, His Royal Highness Alhaji Adamu Sanda.
He specifically expressed concerns over his deteriorating health and old age, saying that time was running out for him so rapidly.
His words, “As you can see, I’m a sick old man. Time is running out for me rapidly, as you can see.”
Danjuma, therefore called on Nigerians, particularly the people of Adamawa State, to remain loyal to their leaders, stressing that loyalty to leaders is key to economic growth and democratic stability in Nigeria.
According to him, peace and development would remain elusive unless citizens unite behind their leaders with loyalty and cooperation.
Danjuma, who was also, a former Chief of Army Staff, COAS, who chaired the silver jubilee celebration of the leadership of the Gangwari Ganye, commended traditional rulers for their pivotal role in community peace-building and conflict resolution.
“Adamawa people, I plead with you to be loyal to your leaders and Nigeria at large. That is the only way to achieve peace and development,” he added.
Also, speaking on the occasion, the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, represented by the Minister of State for Regional Development, Mr Uba Maigari, noted that traditional leaders are the nation’s bridge-builders, even as he noted the Federal Government’s commitment towards supporting their peace-building efforts.
Futhermore, in his comments, the Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, said that his administration had enjoyed needed support from the traditional institution, particularly in the area of maintaining peace and supporting agricultural development in the region.
Fintiri's words, “Today is a celebration of wisdom. Your reign as the traditional ruler of Ganye Chiefdom has brought stability and agricultural growth.”
Earlier, in his address of welcome, the Gangwari Ganye, His Highness, Adamu Sanda, had noted that traditional rulers were deeply involved in resolving Nigeria’s sociopolitical challenges, often serving as the first line of response to tension and insecurity.
Sanda, then called for greater inclusion of the traditional institution in governance beyond their current advisory roles, following their commitment to national unity and development.
He said, “We have never failed to douse tension and support civil authorities in implementing projects and programmes for the welfare, safety, and stability of our communities.
“We wish to assure the government that we will remain loyal to constituted authorities and to the ideals of building a prosperous and progressive society.”
Danjuma, therefore called on Nigerians, particularly the people of Adamawa State, to remain loyal to their leaders, stressing that loyalty to leaders is key to economic growth and democratic stability in Nigeria.
According to him, peace and development would remain elusive unless citizens unite behind their leaders with loyalty and cooperation.
Danjuma, who was also, a former Chief of Army Staff, COAS, who chaired the silver jubilee celebration of the leadership of the Gangwari Ganye, commended traditional rulers for their pivotal role in community peace-building and conflict resolution.
“Adamawa people, I plead with you to be loyal to your leaders and Nigeria at large. That is the only way to achieve peace and development,” he added.
Also, speaking on the occasion, the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, represented by the Minister of State for Regional Development, Mr Uba Maigari, noted that traditional leaders are the nation’s bridge-builders, even as he noted the Federal Government’s commitment towards supporting their peace-building efforts.
Futhermore, in his comments, the Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, said that his administration had enjoyed needed support from the traditional institution, particularly in the area of maintaining peace and supporting agricultural development in the region.
Fintiri's words, “Today is a celebration of wisdom. Your reign as the traditional ruler of Ganye Chiefdom has brought stability and agricultural growth.”
Earlier, in his address of welcome, the Gangwari Ganye, His Highness, Adamu Sanda, had noted that traditional rulers were deeply involved in resolving Nigeria’s sociopolitical challenges, often serving as the first line of response to tension and insecurity.
Sanda, then called for greater inclusion of the traditional institution in governance beyond their current advisory roles, following their commitment to national unity and development.
He said, “We have never failed to douse tension and support civil authorities in implementing projects and programmes for the welfare, safety, and stability of our communities.
“We wish to assure the government that we will remain loyal to constituted authorities and to the ideals of building a prosperous and progressive society.”
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