Just 31 and already a Nigerian leader, Gowon here is shown in a LIFE magazine edition (19th August 1966) stroking his chin and looking on. Others are: from left, Col RA Adebayo, Military Governor of Western Nigeria, Commodore JEA Wey, head of the Navy

Just 31 and already a Nigerian leader, Gowon here is shown in a LIFE magazine edition (19th August 1966) stroking his chin and looking on. Others are: from left, Col RA Adebayo, Military Governor of Western Nigeria, Commodore JEA Wey, head of the Navy