Yakubu Gowon

Military Head of State of Nigeria from 1966 to 1975 (born 1934)

Yakubu Dan'juma "Jack" Gowon (born 19 October 1934) is a Nigerian general and statesman who served as the military head of state of Nigeria from 1966 to 1975. Gowon was Nigeria's leader during the Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafra War where he delivered the famous "no victor, no vanquished" speech at the war's end to promote healing and reconciliation. The Nigerian Civil War is listed as one of the deadliest in modern history, with some accusing Gowon of crimes against humanity and genocide.

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