Gowon (Yakubu Gowon)

Yakubu Gowon is a Nigerian military leader and statesman who served as the head of state from 1966 to 1975, following a military coup. He is known for leading Nigeria during the Nigerian Civil War (also called the Biafran War) and for his efforts to promote national unity and development. Gowon’s leadership aimed to keep Nigeria together amidst ethnic tensions and conflict. After his military career, he became a global ambassador for peace and reconciliation, contributing to Nigeria’s stability and growth. His tenure is remembered for both his efforts to unify Nigeria and his role in a turbulent period of the country's history.