Former Head of State Yakubu Gowon and former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan joined other dignitaries at the launch of Abdulsalami’s autobiography in Abuja.
The event brought together several prominent figures from Nigeria’s past leadership.
Gowon, Obasanjo and Jonathan were among those present for the occasion.
The autobiography launch took place in the capital city of Abuja.
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