General Yakubu Gowon
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General Yakubu Gowon (born 1934) served as the military head of state of Nigeria from 1966 to 1975. His leadership during a critical period in Nigerian history included the aftermath of political crises and the Nigerian Civil War.
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General Yakubu Gowon initiated the construction of the Third Mainland Bridge during his military administration.
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He was the head of state when Murtala Mohammed became the ADC.
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