Broadcast by His Excellency Major-General Yakubu Gowon, Head of federal military government, commander-in-chief of the armed forces-1st October, 1970
Date
1970
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Lagos state: Federal Ministry of Information, Printing Division,
Abstract
ENGLISH TEXT • The National Development Plan • Re-organization of the Armed Forces • Eradication of Corruption • The Creation of More States • A New Constitution • Revenue Allocation • National Population Census • Political Parties • Foreign Policy • Free and Fair Elections • A Time Table for Finishing the Tasks HAUSA TRANSLATION • Jawabin Da Mai Girma Major-Janar • Shirin Ci Gaban Kasa • Garambawul A Ma'aikatan Rundunar Sojoji • Kauda Cin Hanci Da Rashawa • Kara Kafa Jihohi • Sabon Tsarin Tafarkin Mulki • Raba Gadon Haraji • Kirgan Yawan Al'umman Kasa • Jam'iyyun Siyasa • Manufofin Harkokin Waje • Zaben Zuwa Majalisun Dokoki Da Babu Cuku-Cuku • Shirin Yadda Za'a Kammala Wadannan Ayyukan
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Delivered on October 1, 1970, marking the 10th anniversary of Nigeria's independence, this official broadcast by Head of State Major-General Yakubu Gowon outlines the Federal Military Government's strategic roadmap following the conclusion of the thirty-month Nigerian Civil War. The address reflects on national unity, economic growth, and structural changes, such as the creation of twelve states, while presenting a comprehensive political and socio-economic agenda designed to guide the nation toward lasting stability.