Gowon's Memoir: Duty Without Atonement

"Duty Without Atonement" is the memoir of General Yakubu Gowon, Nigeria’s head of state from 1966 to 1975. Published in 2022, the book recounts his rise from a modest background in Plateau State to leading the nation through the Biafran War, detailing the challenges of military rule, nation‑building, and his eventual overthrow. Gowon reflects on his personal convictions, the complexities of post‑colonial governance, and the moral dilemmas he faced, offering an insider’s perspective on a pivotal era in Nigerian history. Views Nigeria