Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says the 90th birthday of Yakubu Gowon, former military head of state, is a 'national celebration'.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says the 90th birthday of Yakubu Gowon, former military head of state, is a “national celebration”.
“One is that this is a national celebration, and you are worthy to be nationally celebrated while you are still alive,” Obasanjo said. Also speaking at the event, Muhammadu Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto and chairman of the occasion, said Gowon’s life and contributions to the country are worthy of emulation.
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