We Owe Elimination of Guinea Worm to Gowon’s Leadership

Carter Center country representative in Nigeria, Dr. Emmanuel Miri, says former Nigerian Head of State Gen. Yakubu Gowon’s exceptional leadership helped bring about the successful elimination of Guinea worm and other neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Nigeria. Dr. Miri stated this in an interview to mark Gen. Gowon’s 90th birthday anniversary in Jos.