The Yakubu Gowon Centre for National Unity and International Cooperation (YGC) was established in 1992 as an NGO to further the cause of Nigerian unity.
A Strong and united Nigeria, free of disease and poverty, where every citizen has an opporturnity for self expression and the realization of their full potentials.
To encourage international Cooperation, unity and peaceful co- existence and in that regard to institute and administer prizes for distinguished contribution to nation building and international co- operation
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The Yakubu Gowon Centre (YGC) for National Unity and International Cooperation was established in 1992 as a private, non-profit making, non-partisan, non-governmental organization (NGO). The Yakubu Gowon Centre was established in honour of General Dr. Yakubu Gowon, former Head of State of Nigeria (1966 to 1975) for his contributions to nation building and the cause of national unity. more...