Former Military Head of State Gen. Yakubu Gowon has explained that Igbos were compensated for their material loses after the civil war.
He rejected the demonisation of the war-time Federal Finance Commissioner (Minister), the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, by those who accused him of giving them 20 pounds, despite having millions in banks, prior to the civil war.
Gowon, who was Head of State between 1966 and 1975, said those who had money in the banks, including the businessmen, got their money back with interests.
