Shettima to Unveil Biography of late Brigadier Musa Usman
Vice-President Kashim Shettima is scheduled to unveil a posthumous biography of the late Brigadier Musa Usman, the pioneer Military Governor of the former North-Eastern State, on Monday, September 14, 2026. A press release, signed by Hassan Tanimu Musa Usman (FCA), on behalf of the family, says the public presentation of the 363-page book, titled “Brigadier […]
On September 14, 2026, Vice-President Kashim Shettima will unveil a posthumous biography of Brigadier Musa Usman, the pioneering Military Governor of the former North-Eastern State, at the NAF Conference Centre in Abuja. Authored by Malam Mahmud Jega and Dr. Theophilus Abbah, the 363-page book, titled "Brigadier Musa Usman (1940–1991): Service and Impact," provides a comprehensive chronicle of Usman's life, military career, and governance under the North-Eastern State.
Spanning 1967 to 1975, Usman's tenure governed a vast territory that has now been divided into six modern states: Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe.
Vice-President Shettima will be the Special Guest of Honour, officially presenting the biography. The ceremony, chaired by Major General IBM Haruna, will also feature keynote remarks from Major General (Senator) Ike Omar Sanda Nwachukwu, and the presentation of the book by the Executive Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum.
Notable national personalities, including the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Ambassador Babagana Kingibe and Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Senator Abubakar Kyari, will support the event.
The book underscores Usman's foundational contributions to the socio-economic, educational, and healthcare infrastructure of the region, which continue to influence contemporary governance. It also delves into his humble beginnings, rapid ascent through the military ranks in the Army and Air Force, and his historic appointment as governor.
The foreword is penned by former Head of State General Dr. Yakubu Gowon, who praises Usman's integrity and honesty. Former Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar recalls Usman's pivotal role in stabilizing the Nigerian Air Force during its early days. Professor Abubakar Siddique Mohammed, Director General of the Centre for Democratic Development Research and Training, will conduct a formal book review, affirming the enduring legacy of one of Nigeria's foundational leaders.
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