Military Governors in Nigeria during the Yakubu Gowon regime

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 State	Joseph Gomwalk

East-Central State	Ukpabi Asika

Kano State	Audu Bako

Kwara State	David Bamigboye

Lagos State	Mobolaji Johnson

Mid-West State	Samuel Ogbemudia

North-Central State	Abba Kyari

North-Eastern State	Musa Usman

North-Western State	Usman Faruk

Rivers State	Alfred Diete-Spiff

South-Eastern State	Jacob Esuene

Western State	Robert Adeyinka Adebayo Christopher Oluwole Rotimi

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