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On Sunday, October 19, 1969, Nigerian military leader Major General Yakubu Gowon addressed troops of the Federal Guards at a parade held in honour of his 35th birthday. He expressed confidence in the ability of the federal armed forces to end the rebellion led by the former Eastern Region — a step he believed would pave the way for national unity and solidarity. Excerpt from his Speech: "It's an understatement for me to say that I am proud of you, guardsmen. Your record of loyalty, your record o

On Monday, June 4, 1973, Nigeria’s Head of State, Major General Yakubu Gowon, officially announced the establishment of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) — a program created in the aftermath of the Nigerian Civil War to promote national unity, reconciliation, and development. Modelled in part on the U.S. Peace Corps, the NYSC mandated university graduates to serve the nation for one year, often in regions far from their ethnic or cultural origins. It aimed to bridge divisions, build mutual