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Victoria Gowon
First Lady of Nigeria (1969–1975) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Victoria Hansatu Gowon (born 22 August 1946) is a Nigerian nurse and the third first lady of Nigeria. She is married to General Yakubu Gowon who was Nigerian Head of State from 1966 to 1975.[1][2]
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Victoria Gowon | |
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First Lady of Nigeria | |
In role 19 April 1969 – 29 July 1975 | |
Head of State | Yakubu Gowon |
Preceded by | Victoria Aguiyi-Ironsi |
Succeeded by | Ajoke Muhammed |
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Born | Victoria Hansatu Zakari (1946-08-22) 22 August 1946 (age 77) Zaria, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria) |
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