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Military governors in Nigeria during the Yakubu Gowon regime

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General Yakubu Gowon assumed power on 1 August 1966 in a coup that deposed General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi. In May 1967 he reorganized the four regions in twelve states, appointing a military governor for each state. Gowon was deposed in a coup on 29 July 1975, replaced by General Murtala Muhammed.

Military governors of Nigerian states under General Yakubu Gowon (1967 - 1975)
General Yakubu Gowon was head of state of Nigeria from August 1966 to July 1975. He reorganized the four regions into twelve states in May 1967. Following is a list of military governors during his regime.
Benue-Plateau StateJoseph Gomwalk
East-Central StateUkpabi Asika
Kano StateAudu Bako
Kwara StateDavid Bamigboye
Lagos StateMobolaji Johnson
Mid-West StateSamuel Ogbemudia
North-Central StateAbba Kyari
North-Eastern StateMusa Usman
North-Western StateUsman Faruk
Rivers StateAlfred Diete-Spiff
South-Eastern StateJacob Esuene
Western StateRobert Adeyinka Adebayo
Christopher Oluwole Rotimi
See also List of military governors of Nigerian regions (1966–67) and Military governors in Nigeria during the Murtala Muhammed regime (July 1975 - February 1976)

Here Are Some Names Of Military Governors Created By The Gowon Proclamation Of A New 12 States To Replace The Four Regions:


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