Theophilus Danjuma
Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma GCON FSS psc (born 9 December 1938) is a Nigerian politician and retired lieutenant general who played a key role in post independence military and political events in Nigeria. Danjuma amassed an enormous fortune through shipping and petroleum.
Theophilus Danjuma | |
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Theophilus Danjuma | |
| Minister of Defence | |
| In office June 1999 – May 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Abdulsalami Abubakar |
| Succeeded by | Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso |
| Chief of Army Staff | |
| In office 29 July 1975 – 30 September 1979 | |
| Preceded by | David Ejoor |
| Succeeded by | Ipoola Alani Akinrinade |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 December 1938 Takum, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now in Taraba State, Nigeria) |
| Political party | Peoples Democratic Party |
| Education | Nigerian Defence Academy |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
| Years of service | 1960–1979 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Battles/wars | Congo Crisis Nigerian Civil War |
He was Chief of Army Staff from July 1975 to October 1978. He was also Minister of Defence under President Olusegun Obasanjo's administration.
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