General Murtala Muhammed became head of state in Nigeria on 29 July 1975, when he assumed power after a coup that deposed General Yakubu Gowon. On assuming office, he replaced the military governors of the twelve states that had been appointed by his predecessor. On 13 February 1976 he was assassinated in an attempted coup, and replaced by General Olusegun Obasanjo, who replaced most of his appointees.
Military Governors of Nigerian States under General Murtala Mohammed (July 1975 - February 1976)
| Benue-Plateau State | Colonel Abdullahi Mohammed |
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| East-Central State | Colonel Anthony Ochefu |
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| Kano State | Lt-Colonel Sani Bello |
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| Kwara State | Colonel Ibrahim Taiwo |
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| | Lagos State | Navy Captain Adekunle Lawal |
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| Mid-West State | Colonel George Agbazika Innih |
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| North-Central State | Lt-Colonel Usman Jibrin |
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| North-Eastern State | |
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