Africa - Egypt
Jun. 06, 1967 - The Nigerian had of State, Major-General Yakubu Gowon on June 12th 1967 formed an Army-Civilian Federal Executive Council, In which are 16-man full-time cabinet for the Nigerian Federation. Members of the cabinets are known as commissioners'. Here members of the enlarged Federal Executive Council pose for a photograph with General Gowon after their inaugural in Lagos. Photo shows. Standing from the left to right: Front Row Alhaji Ali Monguno; Alhaji Aminu KAno; Commondore J.E.A. Wey; Major-General Yakubu Gowon (Chairman) Chief Obafemi Awolwo (VIce-Chairman and commissioner for Finance); Dr. J.E. Adetoro; Chief An Anthony Enahoro; Mr. B.O. Briggs and Dr. Okoi Arikoo Back Row Mr. H.A. Ejunitchie (Secretary to the Federal Military Government); Mr. J.S. Tarka; Mr. Femi Okunnu; Alhaji Yabaya Gusau; Dr. R.A.B. Dikko; Alhaji KAm Selem; Major Alao; Lt-Col Ekpo (Military Secretary); Mr. T. Omo and Lt.-Col. Joe Akahan
