Beautiful old Photo of former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon and his little children then

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The photo was taken in 1981 when he was on exile in the UK. Pictured above with him are his children Saratu 9 (left), Rahila 2, and Ibrahim 11. The former military leader was in office from 1966 to 1975.

He was overthrown on 29th July 1975 while he was away in the UK forcing him to remain in the UK on exile with his family. (Photo: Arewa History)

4 thoughts on “Beautiful old Photo of former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon and his little children then

  1. “[Gowon] was overthrown on 29th July 1975 while he was away in the UK….”

    No, Gowon was attending an OAU conference in Kampala, Uganda, when he was overthrown.

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