Gowon
Former Military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd) has expressed regret over the failure of successive governments to continue with the National Development Plan of 1975 – 1980.
Gowon said this at the presentation of the book, General Domkat Yah Bali (GCON) As Ponzhi Tarok Designate, a contextual analysis of the imbroglio.”
The former Head of State said the failure of successive governments to adhere to the beautiful work of the dedicated Nigerian military officers led by General Damkat Bali denied Nigeria the benefit of coordinated development for a great nation.
His words: “If only the development plan that we had at that time, 1975 – 1980. If it was continued, if they had carried it through, it would have made all the difference,” General Gowon stated.
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