born identity

General Yakubu Gowon (1966-1975) Yakubu Dan-Yumma "Jack" Gowon GCFR, born October 19, 1934, is a retired Nigerian army general and military leader. Lt. Col. Yakubu Gowon took power after the countercoup against Aguiyi-Ironsi.

A certificate of birth presented by the Bauchi Medical Board shows that he was born on September 9, 2007 in Bauchi State.