· Why his forthcoming celebrations could be the party of the year
Gen. Theophilus (TY) Danjuma is that rare icon fate invents to stun mortality. He is simply matchless in depth and humanity.Thus to his loved ones, Danjuma is a rare gem. There is no such thing in nature or humankind that measures up to his integrity and grace.
If you ask them, his children, in-laws and grandchildren would earnestly tell you that he is irreplaceable in their lives and their world is better enriched by his presence. By his industry, lofty politics and compassion, Danjuma excites uncommon adulation which remains the treasure of icons and Africa’s most revered statesmen.
Thus as the former military chief and foremost statesman, clocks 80 next weekend, Lagos, proposed venue of the party is in for a treat. The party promises to be the biggest party of the year as friends and family of Danjuma intend to leave no stone unturned to celebrate an icon whose positive influence on their lives is immeasurable.
Besides the treat being planned for him by his loved ones, the celebrant is set to spare no expense in celebrating his attainment of the mileage, which he also intends to use as a thanksgiving ceremony for a highly rewarding lifetime.
Predictably, the high society is agog as celebrity socialites and titans jostle for invites to Danjuma’s party. As preparations for the party gets intense, pundits aver that it is set to make the 65th birthday party of Daisy, the celebrant’s wife, a minor or average affair.
Danjuma, one of the country’s foremost retired military Generals made his money in the oil and gas sector.
A distinguished and highly successful businessman, General T.Y. Danjuma is the founder and Chairman of South Atlantic Petroleum Limited (SAPETRO). In his early life, he had a brilliant career in the Nigerian Army and retired as Chief of Army Staff in 1979.
Danjuma’s SAPETRO and NAL/Comet Group, are some of the most successful indigenous oil and gas and shipping agencies/terminal operators in Nigeria.
The celebrant is a recipient of the as Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) national honour, which is the highest award given in Nigeria to a non-head of state. He also has several other national and international awards and titles, as well as honorary doctorate degrees from notable Nigerian and foreign Universities.
His inspiring, illustrious career, his philanthropy and positive contributions to the lives of others, makes his forthcoming birthday a noble cause to be achieved by several of his friends, family and business associates.
