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.

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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
See also List of Nigerian Region Military Governors (1966–1967) and Military Governors in Nigeria during the Murtala Muhammed regime (July 1975 - February 1976)

Here Are Some Names Of Military Governors Created By The Gowon Proclamation Of A New 12 States To Replace The Four Regions: