In his recently published autobiography, "My Life of Duty and Allegiance," former Military Head of State Yakubu Gowon disclosed that France extended support to Lt-Col Odumegwu Ojukwu during the Nigerian Civil War. Gowon asserted that this backing was motivated by France's interest in the mineral wealth of the proposed Biafra Republic. The revelations are part of a broader narrative in Gowon's 859-page account, which reflects on his experiences and the political dynamics of the era.
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