Former Minister Reflects on Impact of Murtala Muhammed's Assassination
The former Minister of External Affairs of Nigeria expressed how his life would have taken a different trajectory if General Murtala Muhammed had not been assassinated. General Muhammed served as Nigeria's Head of State from July 29, 1975, until his assassination on February 13, 1976.
Speaking at a strategic policy workshop organized by the Murtala Muhammed Foundation, the event was led by Aisha Muham Oyebode and hosted at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs. Eghosa Osagha Akinyemi, a historian, highlighted General Muhammed's impactful leadership and pan-African vision during the workshop.
Akinyemi noted that Muhammed instilled pride in Nigerians and commanded respect both locally and internationally in diplomatic circles.
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