Yakubu Gowon
General Yakubu "Jack" Dan-Yumma Gowon (born 19 October 1934) was the head of state (Head of the Federal Military Government) of Nigeria from 1966 to 1975. He took power after one military coup d'état and was overthrown in another. During his rule, the Nigerian government successfully prevented Biafran secession during the 1967–1970 Nigerian Civil War.
Read more about Yakubu Gowon: Early Life, Early Career and Political Ascent, The Buildup To The Biafran War, Gowon As War Leader, Gowon's Career After The Biafran War, Indigenization Decree, Hallmarks of General Gowon's Reign, Overthrow, Later Life
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