A former Nigerian Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, on Tuesday reaffirmed his unwavering belief in Nigeria’s unity, declaring that his faith in the survival and future of the country remained absolute despite its mounting political, economic and security challenges.
Gowon spoke in Abuja during the public presentation of his autobiography, “My Life of Duty & Allegiance,” held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre.
The elder statesman said his conviction in the Nigerian project had remained strong decades after leading the country through one of its most turbulent periods — the Nigerian Civil War.
“I cannot say it loudly enough that my belief in the long-term survival of Nigeria is total because my love for the country is beyond question,” Gowon declared.
The former military ruler, who became Head of State in 1966 following a period of political instability and military intervention, said the autobiography was written partly to preserve history and counter misinformation surrounding his role in Nigeria’s evolution.
