Gowon’s rendezvous with history, By Osmund Agbo
For many Nigerians, the Gowon era remains one of the darkest chapters in the nation’s history, a period defined not only by a devastating civil war but also by a squandered opportunity for transformative national development.
He presided over Nigeria during one of the most consequential chapters in its history, a period when decisions of extraordinary significance were made, decisions that shaped the destiny of millions.
This growing continental influence was reflected in one of the most ambitious cultural initiatives of the era: Nigeria’s hosting of FESTAC ’77, the Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture.
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