HISTORY: NIGERIA’S FIRST GLAMOROUS MILITARY WEDDING
HISTORY: NIGERIA’S FIRST GLAMOROUS MILITARY WEDDING
On April 19, 1969, Nigeria witnessed its first official wedding for a sitting Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, and Miss Victoria Zakari. The grand ceremony was held at Christ Church Cathedral, Marina, Lagos, marking a significant moment in the nation’s history.
The occasion blended military precision with traditional elegance, symbolizing unity and hope during a period of national rebuilding amidst the Nigerian Civil War.