Properties (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
military unit
|
| gptkbp:advocatesFor |
youth empowerment programs
peace_and_stability_in_Africa economic_development_in_Africa democracy_in_Nigeria |
| gptkbp:awardedBy |
numerous honorary awards
|
| gptkbp:awards |
Order_of_the_Federal_Republic
|
| gptkbp:birthPlace |
gptkb:Pankshin,_Nigeria
|
| gptkbp:born |
October 19, 1934
|
| gptkbp:children |
4
|
| gptkbp:contributedTo |
Nigerian_economic_policies
|
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:University_of_London
|
| gptkbp:founded |
Nigeria Prays
|
| gptkbp:honorificPrefix |
Doctor_of_Letters_from_University_of_Jos
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
General Yakubu Gowon
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
military training programs
Nigerian_foreign_policy Nigerian_nationalism military_reforms_in_Nigeria |
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:African_Union
|
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
Post-civil war reconciliation efforts
his calm demeanor during crises his diplomatic relations with other countries. his speeches on national development his_role_in_the_creation_of_states_in_Nigeria |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
his contributions to peacekeeping missions
leadership_during_the_Biafran_War |
| gptkbp:led_to |
gptkb:Nigerian_Civil_War
|
| gptkbp:militaryRank |
Major General
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
Nigerian
Ngas |
| gptkbp:nickname |
Jack
|
| gptkbp:participatesIn |
gptkb:Commonwealth_Heads_of_Government_Meetings
international diplomacy |
| gptkbp:party |
gptkb:Nigerian_People's_Party
|
| gptkbp:politicalPosition |
1975-present
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:General_Johnson_Aguiyi-Ironsi
|
| gptkbp:promoted |
national unity
healthcare_reforms cultural_heritage_in_Nigeria |
| gptkbp:religion |
gptkb:Christianity
|
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:London,_United_Kingdom
|
| gptkbp:servedIn |
gptkb:British_Army
Head of State of Nigeria |
| gptkbp:serviceYears |
1954-1975
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Victoria_Gowon
|
| gptkbp:succeededBy |
gptkb:General_Murtala_Mohammed
|
| gptkbp:supported |
human rights initiatives
education_initiatives_in_Nigeria |
| gptkbp:termStart |
August 1, 1966
July 29, 1975 |