Admin Table of Contents
- 1 When was Obasanjo head of state?
- 2 Who was the first military ruler in Nigeria?
- 3 How old is Iyabo Obasanjo Bello?
- 4 Where is Olusegun Obasanjo from?
- 5 How old is Obasanjo of Nigeria?
- 6 Who ruled Nigeria in 1960?
- 7 Who is the real father of Olusegun Obasanjo?
- 8 Who is the most senior officer in Nigeria Army?
- 9 When did Olusegun Obasanjo return to civilian rule?
- 10 How did Olusegun Obasanjo get his wealth?
- 11 Where was Matthew Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo born?
When was Obasanjo head of state?
Military Government (1966–1979)
| Head of state | Term of office | |
|---|---|---|
| No. | Name (birth–death) | Took office |
| 3 | General Yakubu Gowon (born 1934) | 1 August 1966 |
| 4 | General Murtala Mohammed (1938–1976) | 29 July 1975 |
| 5 | Major General Olusegun Obasanjo (born 1937) | 13 February 1976 |
Who was the first military ruler in Nigeria?
Military regimes Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi was made the Head of the Federal Military Government of Nigeria, serving for six months before being overthrown and assassinated in the 1966 Nigerian counter-coup. Aguiyi-Ironsi was succeeded by General Yakubu Gowon, who established a Supreme Military Council.
Who ruled Nigeria in 1979?
In 1979, five political parties competed in a series of elections in which Alhaji Shehu Shagari of the National Party of Nigeria (NPN) was elected president.
How old is Iyabo Obasanjo Bello?
54 years (27 April 1967)
Iyabo Obasanjo/Age
Where is Olusegun Obasanjo from?
Abeokuta, Nigeria
Olusegun Obasanjo/Place of birth
How long did Abacha rule Nigeria?
Sani Abacha
| General Sani Abacha | |
|---|---|
| In office 17 November 1993 – 8 June 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Ernest Shonekan |
| Succeeded by | Abdulsalami Abubakar |
| Chief of Defence Staff |
How old is Obasanjo of Nigeria?
84 years (5 March 1937)
Olusegun Obasanjo/Age
Who ruled Nigeria in 1960?
CHRONOLOGIES OF PAST PRESIDENTS AND HEADS OF STATE
| S/N | NAME | PERIOD SERVED |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALHAJI ABUBAKAR TAFAWA BALEWA | 1960 – 1966 |
| 2 | CHIEF BENJAMIN NNAMDI AZIKIWE | OCTOBER 1, 1963 – JANUARY 16, 1966 |
| 3 | MAJOR GENERAL JOHNSON THOMAS UMUNNAKWE AGUIYI IRONSI | JANUARY 16, 1966 – JULY 29, 1966 |
| 4 | GENERAL YAKUBU GOWON | AUGUST 1, 1966 – JULY 29, 1975 |
Is Iyabo Obasanjo married?
Akeem Bellom. 1999–2003
Iyabo Obasanjo/Spouse
Who is the real father of Olusegun Obasanjo?
Amos Adigun Obasanjo Bankole
Olusegun Obasanjo/Fathers
His father was Amos Adigun Obaluayesanjo “Obasanjo” Bankole and his mother was Bernice Ashabi Bankole. He was the first of nine children; only he and a sister (Adunni Oluwole Obasanjo) survived childhood. He was born to the Owu branch of the Yoruba people.
Who is the most senior officer in Nigeria Army?
Incumbent. Lt Gen Farouk Yahaya The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) is the highest ranking military officer of the Nigerian Army. The position is often occupied by the most senior commissioned officer appointed by the President of Nigeria.
When was Chief Olusegun Obasanjo born?
5 March 1937 (age 84 years)
Olusegun Obasanjo/Date of birth
When did Olusegun Obasanjo return to civilian rule?
Nigeria: Return to civilian rule. Olusegun Obasanjo of the PDP, who as head of state in 1976–79 had overseen the last transition from military rule, was declared the winner and was sworn in on May 29.
How did Olusegun Obasanjo get his wealth?
Like most politicians and people who have held positions in the Nigeria Government, Obasanjo has been able to accumulate wealth. Though he refers to himself as just a farmer, we believe his running as a two time Nigerian head of state did well to boost his wealth.
When was Olusegun Obasanjo appointed Chief of staff?
On 29 July 1975, when General Murtala Mohammed took power as head of state via a military coup, Obasanjo was appointed as the chief of staff supreme headquarters. In January 1976 he was promoted to lieutenant general.
Where was Matthew Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo born?
Matthew Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo was born in the village of Ibogun-Olaogun in southwest Nigeria. His later passport gave his date of birth as 5 March 1937, although this was an estimate, and there are no records of Obasanjo’s birthdate from the time itself.