Nigeria: Fifty Years of Gowon’s Overthrow(2)

From last week continues the narrative of the events that took place before General Gowon was overthrown on July 29, 1975. Of particular reference was his creation of 12 states as well as appointment of governors and setting up a federal cabinet.

The other governors he appointed from time to time and who have answered the final call were Mr. Joseph Dechi Gomwalk (13 April 1935- 15 May 1976) Benue/Plateau; Brigadier Musa Uman (rtd.), (1940-1991) North-East; Brigadier Abba Kyari (rtd.) (17 November…