{"id":151764,"date":"2025-02-20T20:17:51","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T19:17:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/ibbs-autobiography-generals-gowon-abdulsalami-pour-encomiums"},"modified":"2025-02-20T23:47:04","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T22:47:04","slug":"ibbs-autobiography-generals-gowon-abdulsalami-pour-encomiums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/ibbs-autobiography-generals-gowon-abdulsalami-pour-encomiums","title":{"rendered":"IBB\u2019s Autobiography: Generals Gowon, Abdulsalami pour encomiums"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Former Heads of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon and Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, have praised former Military President, Ibrahim Babangida, at the launch of his autobiography, \u2018A Journey In Service\u2019, in Abuja on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>Gen. Gowon observed his tumultuous experience in government, saying that he was charged with treason but Babangida later restored his rank and honor.<\/p>\n<p>According to Gowon, \u201cYou did quite a lot for the country,\u201d and praised Babangida for his contributions to the country.<\/p>\n<p>Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, on his part, hailed Babangida\u2019s friendship and brotherhood that spans over 80 years, and expressed gratitude for the smiles their escapades bring to their faces.<\/p>\n<p>The book launch was attended by dignitaries, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former presidents, and other high-profile guests.<\/p>\n<p>The autobiography is expected to provide a unique insight into Babangida\u2019s life and experiences as a military leader, and his role in shaping Nigeria\u2019s history.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Former Heads of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon and Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, have praised former Military President, Ibrahim Babangida, at the launch of his autobiography, \u2018A Journey In Service\u2019, in Abuja on Thursday. Gen. 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