Former Head Of State Gowon Reveals Why He Divided Nigeria Into 12 States

Former Head Of State Gowon Reveals Why He Divided Nigeria Into 12 StatesFormer Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd), has shared the reasons behind his decision to create 12 states during his time in office, emphasizing that the move was aimed at reducing tensions and addressing concerns of northern domination by other regions.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the League of Northern Democrats, led by Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, at the Yakubu Gowon Centre in Abuja, Gowon explained that the creation of more states was a strategic step to promote national unity and ensure no single region could wield disproportionate power.

He urged Northern elites to build consensus on issues that serve the overall interest of the country. “I have always believed that the responsibility of preserving Nigeria’s democracy lies with the North, as embodied by the late Prime Minister, Tafawa Balewa,” Gowon said. He also cautioned against a return to regionalism, urging that the focus should be on national unity rather than sectional interests.

Gowon reiterated that the creation of multiple states was not just to balance power within the federation but also to ensure the country’s cohesion. “The reason I supported the creation of additional states was to prevent any region from becoming too powerful and threatening the unity of the country,” he said.

Gowon served as Nigeria’s head of state from 1966 to 1975.

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