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Birthday Parade: Maj. Gen. Yakubu Gowon Calls For Nigerian Unity During the Civil War | October 1969

Sunday, October 19th 1969. Footage of Nigerian military leader, Major General Yakubu Gowon addressing troops of the Federal Guards at a parade in honour of his 35th birthday. He told the troops that he had confidence in the ability of the federal armed forces to bring an end to the rebellion by the former Eastern Region which would pave the way for national unity and solidarity. Transcript of part of Gowon's speech: "It's an understatement for me to say that I am proud of you guardsmen. Your record of loyalty, your record of discipline cannot be compared anywhere. We've got men able to do the task - the task of keeping this country one and united, the task of making everyone in this country and every African proud of being Nigerian or an African." Source: Reuters News. Note: Gowon reserved the highest praise for soldiers of the federal guard, among them their commander Major Joseph Garba who would in 1975 pave the way for the bloodless coup which removed him from power.