A former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, yesterday argued that in spite of the imperfections in Nigeria’s democracy, the era of military rule must remain behind Nigeria.
Gowon stated this in Abuja at the unveiling of a book titled: “Military Factor in Nigerian History, 1960-2018”, by the Historical Society of Nigeria (HSN), as part of activities to mark the association’s 70th anniversary.
He said that while the military and its various regimes had contributed monumentally to the peace and economic development of Nigeria, it must continue to support the advancement of democracy and national development.