By Abiola Olawale
Former Nigerian Defence Minister and prominent philanthropist, General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (rtd.) has publicly disclosed his declining health status, hinting at a sense of urgency in his remaining years.
In a heartfelt address during his turbaning ceremony as the Gang Paan Ganye by the Gangwari Ganye, His Royal Highness Alhaji Adamu Sanda, Danjuma, a former Chief of Army Staff from July 1975 to October 1978, remarked: “Time is running out for me rapidly, as you can see. I’m a sick old man.”
Danjuma, now 86, has long been a towering figure in Nigeria’s political and business landscape.
Known for his famous military service, business acumen, and extensive philanthropy through the TY Danjuma Foundation, his admission has raised concerns about his health.
Speaking further, Danjuma advocated loyalty to leaders as a key to economic growth and democratic stability in Nigeria.
According to him, peace and development would remain elusive unless citizens united behind their leaders with loyalty and cooperation.
“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.
