General Yakubu Gowon, who served as Nigeria's military ruler from 1966 to 1975, is best known for his leadership during the Nigerian Civil War (1967-1970). He played a crucial role in efforts to maintain Nigeria's unity during a time of intense ethnic and political strife. After the war, Gowon focused on national reconciliation and rebuilding the country, promoting policies aimed at healing the divisions caused by the conflict. His administration also emphasized economic development and modernization, laying the groundwork for Nigeria's post-war recovery.
Acheivement of Yakubu Gowon during the military era
Yakubu Gowon was born on October 19, 1934.
The airport code for Yakubu Gowon Airport is JOS.
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hIS ACHIEVEMENT WAS HOW MANY PLAYS HE MADE SUCESSFULLY!
obafemi awolowo
he was a general as well a president.
At the time of the surrender, the victorious General Gowon happened to be occupying a large printworks in Lagos, at the time of year when they were printing degree-certificates for the University of Nigeria. The General told the printers to keep the machines going - and mysteriously, all his soldiers ended up with a university degree.
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Yakubu Gowon, Murtala Mohammed
He was attorney general, a Senator from New York and a statesman