Yakubu Gowon - Hallmarks of General Gowon's Reign

Hallmarks of General Gowon's Reign

Apart from winning the civil war and keeping the country together, general Gowon's time also saw

  • Development of the Country's capital- Lagos, into an international city.
  • Creation of Twelve states
  • Introduction of odd and even days to manage Lagos traffic.
  • Expansion of Government bureaucracy

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