Former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, has expressed confidence that Nigeria will survive its current challenges, insisting that the country did not collapse during his tenure and would not fall apart now.
Gowon spoke on Tuesday in Abuja during the presentation of his 859-page autobiography titled My Life of Duty and Allegiance: No Going Back.
The former military ruler lamented what he described as the growing tendency among Nigerians to complicate simple national issues with difficult and divisive solutions.
According to him, unnecessary tensions were being created across the country because citizens often preferred complex approaches to straightforward problems.
He said the situation had contributed to rising anxiety and disagreements in different parts of the nation.
Gowon, however, expressed optimism that his autobiography would help correct misconceptions and provide clarity on some issues surrounding his years in office.
“On my watch as Head of State, the country did not fall. And I am confident that, despite all its challenges, the nation still will not fall,” he said.
He added that the book was intended to address gaps in public narratives and offer a clearer account of events during his administration.
