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New nonfiction · 2025

A Journey in Service

2025 autobiography of General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida

Summary

A Journey in Service is the 2025 autobiography of former Nigerian military president Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida. Released in February 2025, the memoir offers a comprehensive look into Babangida's life, from his early years to his tenure as Nigeria's leader, and provides insights into the nation's political evolution during his time in office. In the book, Babangida expresses regret over the cancellation of the 1993 Nigerian presidential election, which was deemed to have been won by Moshood Abiola. The book was dedicated to his parents, comrades in arms, and his wife, Maryam Babangida (née Okogwu). The book was published by BookCraft Africa. The advance from the publisher totalled ₦17 billion during its launch.

From the Wikipedia article “A Journey in Service”, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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