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Theophilus Danjuma
Nigerian general and oil magnate (born )
Theophilus Yakubu DanjumaGCONFSSpsc (born 9 December ) 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.[1]
He was Chief of Army Staff from July to October He was also Minister of Defence under President Olusegun Obasanjo's administration.[2]
Early life
Danjuma was born in Takum, Taraba State (formally Gongola), Nigeria, to Kuru Danjuma and Rufkatu Asibi.
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Takum was mainly a farming community when Danjuma was young, and yams, rice, cassava, and beniseed were largely cultivated by families and clans. His father was a hard-working peasant whose ancestors were all highly respected members of the community.
Kuru Danjuma was a farmer who traded metal parts for farming implements and tools.[3]
Danjuma started his education at St Bart