When was Yakubu Gowon born?

Yakubu Gowon was born on 19 October 1934 in Kanke.

What positions has Yakubu Gowon held?

Positions held by Yakubu Gowon include: Chairperson of ECOWAS (1975–1975); chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (1973–1974); President of Nigeria (1966–1975); Chief of Army Staff (1966–1966); Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria (1966–1967).

Where did Yakubu Gowon study?

Yakubu Gowon was educated at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Staff College, Camberley, University of Warwick, Barewa College.

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Yakubu Gowon

Nigerian politician and Military general

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Yakubu Dan'juma "Jack" Gowon is a Nigerian general and statesman who served as the military head of state of Nigeria from 1966 to 1975.

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Born: 19 October 1934 wd
Place of birth: Kanke wd
Citizenship: Nigeria wd
Occupation: politician, military personnel, human rights defender, writer wd
Political party: military dictatorship wd
Education: Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Staff College, Camberley, University of Warwick, Barewa College wd
Spouse: Victoria Gowon wd

Positions held wd

Chairperson of ECOWAS (28 May 1975 – 29 July 1975)
chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (27 May 1973 – 12 June 1974)
President of Nigeria (1 August 1966 – 29 July 1975)
Chief of Army Staff (1966–1966)
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria (1966–1967)

Awards wd

National Order of Niger
Order of the Federal Republic

Questions

When was Yakubu Gowon born?: Yakubu Gowon was born on 19 October 1934 in Kanke.
What positions has Yakubu Gowon held?: Positions held by Yakubu Gowon include: Chairperson of ECOWAS (1975–1975); chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (1973–1974); President of Nigeria (1966–1975); Chief of Army Staff (1966–1966); Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria (1966–1967).
Where did Yakubu Gowon study?: Yakubu Gowon was educated at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Staff College, Camberley, University of Warwick, Barewa College.

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