General Yakubu Gowon

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Nigeria
gptkbp:advocacy Peaceful coexistence among ethnic groups
Good governance in Nigeria
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Christian_Association_of_Nigeria
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Roman_Republic
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Pankshin,_Nigeria
gptkbp:born October 19, 1934
gptkbp:children gptkb:4
gptkbp:contribution Nigerian education system
gptkbp:education gptkb:University_of_Cambridge
gptkbp:ethnicity Ngas
gptkbp:famous_quote “ To keep Nigeria one is a task that must be done.”
gptkbp:honorary_title Doctor of Laws from University of Jos
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label General Yakubu Gowon
gptkbp:influence Nigerian politics
gptkbp:influence_on Nigerian military policy
Nigerian military structure
gptkbp:involved_in gptkb:Nigerian_Civil_War
gptkbp:involvement Charitable organizations
International peacekeeping efforts
Crisis resolution in Nigeria
gptkbp:known_for Reconstruction efforts after the Civil War
gptkbp:legacy Unity and reconciliation in Nigeria
gptkbp:military_rank gptkb:Major_General
gptkbp:military_service gptkb:Nigerian_Army
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Nigeria
gptkbp:participated_in African Union initiatives
Civic education programs.
Conferences on African development
gptkbp:political_party gptkb:Nigerian_People's_Party
gptkbp:post_war_career Diplomatic roles
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:General_Johnson_Aguiyi-Ironsi
gptkbp:public_speaking Advocate for peace and unity
Promoting national unity
gptkbp:recognition gptkb:Nigerian_National_Merit_Award
gptkbp:relationship_with International leaders
Nigerian leaders post-civil war
Nigerian youth organizations
Religious leaders in Nigeria
gptkbp:resigned July 29, 1975
gptkbp:retirement Author and speaker
gptkbp:role Nigerian foreign policy
Formation of the National Youth Service Corps
gptkbp:served_as Head of State of Nigeria
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Victoria_Gowon
gptkbp:succeeded_by gptkb:General_Murtala_Mohammed
gptkbp:support Economic development programs
Women empowerment initiatives
Health initiatives in Nigeria
gptkbp:term_end July 29, 1975
gptkbp:term_start August 1, 1966
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Major_General_Johnson_Aguiyi-Ironsi
gptkb:Order_of_the_Cross_of_the_Eagle_of_Nigeria
gptkb:General_Johnson_Aguiyi-Ironsi
gptkb:Nigerian_military_government
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5