Theophilus Danjuma
Theophilus Danjuma | |
|---|---|
Theophilus Danjuma | |
| Minister of Defence | |
| In office June 1999 – May 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Abdulsalami Abubakar |
| Succeeded by | Rabiu 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 |
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.
He was Chief of Army Staff from July 1975 to October 1978. He was also Minister of Defence under President Olusegun Obasanjo's administration.