Former Nigerian Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, has said his decision to publish his autobiography six decades after assuming office was driven by the need to correct misinformation, preserve institutional memory and tell his side of Nigeria’s turbulent history.
Mr Gowon, a retired general, spoke in Abuja on Tuesday during the unveiling of his autobiography, “My Life of Duty and Allegiance,” at the Bola Tinubu International Conference Centre.
The event drew prominent political leaders, military veterans, diplomats, senior government officials and traditional rulers from across the country.
Among those present were former President Goodluck Jonathan; Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represented President Bola Tinubu; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; and Ireti Kingibe, the FCT senator, who represented Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
Former Minister of Defence and ex-Chief of Army Staff, Theophilus Danjuma, was represented by former Chief of Defence Staff, Martin Agwai, who officially unveiled the book published by Havilah Group.
