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Yakubu Gowon

• Born: October 19, 1934, in Kaduna, Nigeria
• Nationality: Nigerian
• Occupation: Military officer, politician
• Known for: Being the Head of State of Nigeria from 1966 to 1975, during the Nigerian Civil War
• Military career: Joined the Nigerian Army in 1954, rose to the rank of General
• Political career: Served as Head of State from 1966 to 1975, after a military coup that overthrew the government of General Aguiyi Ironsi
• Notable achievements: Led the country through the Nigerian Civil War, which ended in 1970 with the defeat of the secessionist Biafran Republic
• Notable challenges: Faced opposition from various groups, including the Biafran rebels and some Nigerian military officers, during his tenure as Head of State
• Post-political career: Retired from politics and returned to his hometown of Kaduna, where he has remained involved in public life and has been involved in various humanitarian and development initiatives