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The Military Ranks Of Past Heads Of State In Nigeria Before They Assumed Power by Businesslist: 6:06pm On Nov 04, 2021 |
There were not many military leaders who were Generals in the Army before they became heads of states in Nigeria. Some were Colonels, Brigadier Generals, and only a sparse number were Major- Generals. Before going any further, it is necessary to be acquainted with senior ranks in the Nigerian army. Starting from the lowest, they are: 2nd Lieutenant, Lieutenant, Captain, Major, Lieutenant Colonel, Brigadier General, Major General, Lieutenant General, and General. During the Military regime in Nigeria, there were a total number of eight heads of state. They include: Aguiyi Ironsi, Yakubu Gowon, Murtala Mohammed, Olusegun Obasanjo, Muhammadu Buhari, Ibrahim Babangida, Sani Abacha and Abubakar Abdusalam. Listed below are the past Heads of states in Nigeria and their military ranks: 1. Major General Johnson Aguiyi Ironsi: Johnson Aguiyi Ironsi joined the Nigerian regiment in 1842 as a private with the seventh battalion. In 1965, he rose to the rank of a Major General. He became the military head of state in January 1966 and was killed during a coup in July that same year. 2. Lieutenant Colonel Yakubu Gowon: Yakubu Gowon was commissioned as a second Lieutenant in the Army on the 19th October 1955, his 21st birthday. He became a Lieutenant Colonel in 1966 before he became the head of state. However, by virtue of his political post, he was promoted later to the rank of General. 3. Brigadier General Murtala Mohammed: Murtala Mohammed was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General in October 1971. He was a part of the coup that brought in Yakubu Gowon, and although he wanted to occupy the post at that time, he was a junior. He became the head of state in 1975, until his assassination in 1976. 4. Major General Olusegun Obasanjo: Olusegun Obasanjo enlisted in the Nigerian Army in March 1958 due to his family's inability to send him to the university. He served as head of state in Nigeria from 1976 to 1979 before relinquishing power to civilian government. 5. Major General Muhammadu Buhari: In 1963, at age 20 he was commissioned a second lieutenant and appointed platoon commander of the second infantry battalion. He later became head of state in 1983. 6. Major General Ibrahim Babangida: During the regime of Muhammadu Buhari, Babangida became a Major General in the army. He later became head of state in 1985 until his resignation in 1993. 7. General Sani Abacha: Sani Abacha served as military head of state from 1993 until his death in 1998. According to Wikipedia, in 1993, he became the first Nigerian Army officer to attain the rank of a full military General without skipping a single rank. 8. General Abdusalaami Abubakar: He was initially in the Nigerian Air force before joining the Nigerian Army. He became head of state a day after the death of Sani Abacha in 1998. Source; https://123.com.ng/heads-of-state-in-nigeria/ 9 Likes 1 Share
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Re: The Military Ranks Of Past Heads Of State In Nigeria Before They Assumed Power by dawnomike(m): 6:42pm On Nov 04, 2021 |
When military was military... 21 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Military Ranks Of Past Heads Of State In Nigeria Before They Assumed Power by slawormiir: 8:12pm On Nov 04, 2021 |
Damnnn niggar Isoright Johnson Aguiyi Ironsi joined the Nigerian regiment in 1842.. This one shock me 141 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: The Military Ranks Of Past Heads Of State In Nigeria Before They Assumed Power by BuharisBoy: 8:13pm On Nov 04, 2021 |
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Re: The Military Ranks Of Past Heads Of State In Nigeria Before They Assumed Power by xpressionx(m): 8:13pm On Nov 04, 2021 |
The people who spoiled Nigeria. Buhari in 3 missionary journeys didn't have a plan or blueprint. He just wanted to be president. 55 Likes 1 Share |
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Re: The Military Ranks Of Past Heads Of State In Nigeria Before They Assumed Power by Ololanla: 8:13pm On Nov 04, 2021 |
Buhari got to that height through quota system, no wonder he's a complete disaster. 24 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: The Military Ranks Of Past Heads Of State In Nigeria Before They Assumed Power by Omicron007: 8:13pm On Nov 04, 2021 |
General Sani Abacha. That man shaa... 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: The Military Ranks Of Past Heads Of State In Nigeria Before They Assumed Power by condralbedez: 8:13pm On Nov 04, 2021 |
Seen...The rogues that milked this country dry. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Military Ranks Of Past Heads Of State In Nigeria Before They Assumed Power by Sirmuel1(m): 8:13pm On Nov 04, 2021 |
All of them are mad 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Military Ranks Of Past Heads Of State In Nigeria Before They Assumed Power by Galloman(m): 8:14pm On Nov 04, 2021 |
The military era is still far better than this scam called democracy 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Military Ranks Of Past Heads Of State In Nigeria Before They Assumed Power by Adenaph(m): 8:14pm On Nov 04, 2021 |
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Re: The Military Ranks Of Past Heads Of State In Nigeria Before They Assumed Power by Princeadebayo11(m): 8:14pm On Nov 04, 2021 |
See them, Northerners full there. These northerners that we thought are not educated and not oriented are really born to rule. Their ancestors really got Nigeria for them 8 Likes |
Re: The Military Ranks Of Past Heads Of State In Nigeria Before They Assumed Power by IKBARUTEN11(m): 8:14pm On Nov 04, 2021 |
No 5 has never meant well for Nigeria 1 Like |
Re: The Military Ranks Of Past Heads Of State In Nigeria Before They Assumed Power by karnafiu03(m): 8:15pm On Nov 04, 2021 |
No Democracy...No terrorism!! Our modern politicians are the creator of Terrorists, Armed Bandits, Armed robbers....in fact they caused insecurity!! 1 Like |
Re: The Military Ranks Of Past Heads Of State In Nigeria Before They Assumed Power by yuzjet(m): 8:15pm On Nov 04, 2021 |
Useless military 1 Like |
Re: The Military Ranks Of Past Heads Of State In Nigeria Before They Assumed Power by Boogyman557: 8:15pm On Nov 04, 2021 |
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Re: The Military Ranks Of Past Heads Of State In Nigeria Before They Assumed Power by Lamasta(m): 8:15pm On Nov 04, 2021 |
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Re: The Military Ranks Of Past Heads Of State In Nigeria Before They Assumed Power by Optimistguy1969: 8:16pm On Nov 04, 2021 |
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Re: The Military Ranks Of Past Heads Of State In Nigeria Before They Assumed Power by Benitoh: 8:16pm On Nov 04, 2021 |
Nigeria has worst kind of military in the world. 2 Likes |
Re: The Military Ranks Of Past Heads Of State In Nigeria Before They Assumed Power by Kingpele(m): 8:16pm On Nov 04, 2021 |
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Re: The Military Ranks Of Past Heads Of State In Nigeria Before They Assumed Power by Akwamkpuruamu: 8:16pm On Nov 04, 2021 |
Muhammad Buhari remains a quota General. He was enlisted into the army thru recommendation letter. Op, your head de touch. How can Aguiyi Ironsi Join the army in 1842. Na from spirit world or sperm cell him enter army? Cmon dat thing na 1942 osiso 25 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Military Ranks Of Past Heads Of State In Nigeria Before They Assumed Power by REALretep(m): 8:18pm On Nov 04, 2021 |
General Abdusalaami Abubakar: The only Head of State that wasn't ambitious 5 Likes |
Re: The Military Ranks Of Past Heads Of State In Nigeria Before They Assumed Power by iamyemiakins(m): 8:18pm On Nov 04, 2021 |
That Nzeogwu's coup really affected a lot of things in Nigeria. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Military Ranks Of Past Heads Of State In Nigeria Before They Assumed Power by moscobabs(m): 8:18pm On Nov 04, 2021 |
Obj and PMB ruled Nigeria Thrice. Lucky guys 1 Like |
Re: The Military Ranks Of Past Heads Of State In Nigeria Before They Assumed Power by tillaman(m): 8:18pm On Nov 04, 2021 |
All I see is a compendium of greedy punkks every sane Nigeria wants dead especially a certain dude 6 Likes |
Re: The Military Ranks Of Past Heads Of State In Nigeria Before They Assumed Power by Highman1900(m): 8:19pm On Nov 04, 2021 |
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Re: The Military Ranks Of Past Heads Of State In Nigeria Before They Assumed Power by OgunkeelAllMod: 8:20pm On Nov 04, 2021 |
Mostly quota system rank iranu 1 Like |
Re: The Military Ranks Of Past Heads Of State In Nigeria Before They Assumed Power by ebuk4real(m): 8:20pm On Nov 04, 2021 |
I hope the military will one-day tell itself the truth of how it ruined Nigeria 3 Likes |
Re: The Military Ranks Of Past Heads Of State In Nigeria Before They Assumed Power by Ademola47(m): 8:20pm On Nov 04, 2021 |
Any officer from the rank of Lt Colonel upward is not qualified to rule. Btw, it's not by rank since promotion was mostly influenced on ethical, political and (maybe) religious ground. |
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