Who are the past Nigerian leaders?
Fourth Republic (1999–present)
| President | Political party | |
|---|---|---|
| No. | Name | |
| 13 | Alhaji Umaru Musa Yar’Adua (1951–2010) | People’s Democratic Party |
| 14 | Dr. Goodluck Jonathan (born 1957) | People’s Democratic Party |
| 15 | Muhammadu Buhari (born 1942) | All Progressives Congress |
Who is the head of Nigerian government in 1914?
Governor-General of Nigeria, 1914–1919
| Name | Took office |
|---|---|
| Sir Frederick Lugard (1858–1945) | 1 January 1914 |
Who was a good leader in history?
Here is a look at some of the greatest leaders of all time and what made them great.
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- Mahatma Gandhi.
- George Washington.
- Abraham Lincoln.
- Adolf Hitler.
- Muhammad.
- Mao Zedong.
- Nelson Mandela.
- Julius Caesar.
Who became prime minister in 1963?
List of prime ministers
| Name | Time in office | Political party |
|---|---|---|
| Harold Macmillan | 1957 – 1963 | Conservative |
| Anthony Eden | 1955 – 1957 | Conservative |
| Winston Churchill | 1951 – 1955 | Conservative |
| Clement Attlee | 1945 – 1951 | Labour |
Who succeeded Lord Lugard?
Frederick Lugard, 1st Baron Lugard
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| The Right Honourable The Lord Lugard GCMG CB DSO PC | |
|---|---|
| Preceded by | Sir Matthew Nathan |
| Succeeded by | Sir Francis Henry May |
| High Commissioner of the Northern Nigeria Protectorate | |
| In office 6 January 1900 – September 1906 |
Who are the past presidents of Nigeria from 1960 to 2020?
Below are the past Nigerian presidents from 1960 till date (2020): Azikiwe Nnamdi (1 October 1963 to 16 January 1966) General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi (16 January 1966 to 29 July 1966) General Yakubu Gowon (1 August 1966 to 29 July 1975)
Who ruled Nigeria for 199 days in the 1970s?
General Ramat Murtala Mohammed resumed office on 29th July 1975, and maintained the position of Head of State until his assassination on 13th February 1976. Making his reign exactly 199 days. Olusegun Mathew Okikiola Aremu Obasanjo served as a military ruler from 13th February 1976 to 1st October 1979, after the death of General Murtala Mohammed.
Who was the first indigenous president of Nigeria?
In 1960 he became the first Nigerian indigenous president. JTU Aguiyi- Ironsi Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi (1924- 1966) was a Nigerian Igbo political figure.
Who was Nigeria’s first military president?
He served as the President of Nigeria from January 16, 1966 until he was overthrown and killed in a coup on July 29, 1966. Major General J.T Aguiyi-Ironsi, Nigeria’s first military Head of State was born in 1924 in Umuahia, Abia State.
