ABUJA—FORMER Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon has said the unity of the country was not negotiable and urged Nigerians irrespective of religious, ethnic and political divides to work towards ensuring the unity of Nigeria. Gowon said the great successes which he achieved while in office were possible only with the cooperation of those who served as his advisers at the time.
Speaking yesterday, in Abuja, during his remark at the 80th birthday lecture organised in his honour, the former military leader insisted that his achievements as a former head of state would not have been possible without the support of Nigerians, particularly his advisers.
He urged Nigerians to strive towards ensuring the sustenance of the unity and development of the country which his administration fought for.
Speaking at the occasion, former Head of Interim National Government, Chief Earnest Shonekan, described Gen. Gowon as a humble, simple and God fearing leader.
He noted that Gowon was a great leader who believes in leadership by example. He said the former head of state was a great believer of the unity of Nigeria in spite of the country’s diversity. - See more
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