David Jemibewon: A Life for the Nation

Title: David Jemibewon: A Life for the Nation
Author: Udu Yakubu
Year of Publication: 2024
ISBN: 978-978-51255-2-8
Pages: 294, x

Major General David Jemibewon (rtd.) is a titan of Nigerian history, a figure whose life story weaves through the tapestry of the nation’s military and political  landscapes.

Born into an era of change and turmoil, his journey epitomises courage, leadership. and resilience. As a distinguished military officer, he navigated the challenges of his time with unwavering determination, rising to prominence as a high-performing commander and administrator in the second decade of Nigeria’s independence. He was twice a military governor (Western State and Oyo State) during the reigns of General Murtala Muhammed and General Olusegun Obasanjo.

Years later, he joined other prominent players to midwife Nigeria’s Fourth Republic.  He oversaw the birth of one of the most established constitutional roadmaps that guided the evolution of political behaviours in the country. Through triumphs and tribulations, he emerged as a beacon of integrity, embodying the spirit of duty and honour.

David Jemibewon: A Life for Nation is a testament to the indomitable spirit of a  Nigerian patriot and statesman, and the enduring legacy of his dedication to shaping the destiny of a nation.