Nigeria: Gowon At 79 - He Lives for Nigeria - Shagari, Buhari, ACF

19 October 2013

Tributes poured in yesterday from eminent Nigerians and groups for former head of state, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, who turned 79 today.

Sources at the Gowon Foundation, the project through which he renders service to humanity disclosed to LEADERSHIP Weekend that there were no elaborate activities planned to mark the day. The elder statesman would use the occasion to thank God for sparing his life and pledge his resolve to serve humankind better.

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