Photos from General Yakubu Gowon’s Wedding in 1969

On the 19^th of April, 1969, Major-General Yakubu Gowon who as at then was Nigeria’s Head of State got married to Miss Victoria Zakari at the Christ Church Cathedral, Lagos. It was a joyous and memorable day for Nigerians even though there was an ongoing war in the country. Below are some lovely photos from the state wedding.

General Yakubu Gowon and Victoria Zakari

The bride, her father and bridesmaids

General Yakubu Gowon and his bride, Victoria Zakari

Entrance of the bride accompanied by her father

General Yakubu Gowon and his wife cutting their wedding cake

General Yakubu Gowon and Admiral Akinwale Wey

The bride and her Chief bridesmaid

L – R: Yakubu Gowon’s elder sister Maryamu, his mother Saraya and relative arriving at his wedding. Cathedral Church of Christ, Lagos, 1969.

General Yakubu Gowon and wife

General Yakubu Gowon and the Bishop of Christ Church Cathedral

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