What was Gowon's aim after the Nigerian Civil War?
Punish the opposition
Rewriting history
Promoting healing and reconciliation
Maintain silence
Answer
After the Nigerian Civil War, Yakubu Gowon was determined to promote healing and reconciliation between the Igbo people of the south-east and the rest of the country. He took a number of steps to this end, including releasing political prisoners, granting amnesty to former Biafran soldiers, and ensuring that Igbos were represented in the government and military.
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