Hallmarks of General Gowon's Reign
Apart from winning the civil war and keeping the country together, general Gowon's time also saw
- Development of the Country's capital- Lagos, into an international city.
- Creation of Twelve states
- Introduction of odd and even days to manage Lagos traffic.
- Expansion of Government bureaucracy
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