Who was the governor of Bendel State in 1979?
Who was the governor of Bendel State in 1979?
List of governors of Bendel State
| Mid-Western State Leaders | Title | Took office |
|---|---|---|
| Commodore Husaini Abdullahi | Governor | Mar 1976 |
| Abubakar Waziri | Governor | Jul 1978 |
| Professor Ambrose Folorunsho Alli | Governor | Oct 1979 |
| Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia | Governor | Oct 1983 |
When was Bendel divided?
In 1976 the state was renamed Bendel. It was divided into Delta State and Edo State in 1991.
Who was Ibori deputy?
James Ibori
| James Onanefe Ibori | |
|---|---|
| Deputy | Benjamin Elue |
| Preceded by | Walter Feghabo |
| Succeeded by | Emmanuel Uduaghan |
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What is the full meaning of Bendel?
bendel (plural bendels) (historical, fashion) A little band or fillet. (heraldry) A little bend.
Who was the first military governor of Ogun State?
Major General Saidu Ayodele Balogun (born April 20,1941), was appointed the first Governor of Ogun State, Nigeria after it was formed from part of the old Western State in March 1976, holding office until July 1978 during the military regime of General Olusegun Obasanjo.
Which is the oldest state in Nigeria?
List of Nigerian states by date of statehood
| State | Date created | Preceding Entity |
|---|---|---|
| Kwara State | 27 May 1967 | Northern Region; known as West Central State from 1967 to 1976. |
| Lagos State | 27 May 1967 | Federal Territory of Lagos and Colony Province |
| Nasarawa State | 1 October 1996 | Plateau State |
| Niger State | 3 February 1976 | North-Western State |
Who is the first civilian governor of Delta State?
Ifeanyi Okowa
| Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa | |
|---|---|
| Preceded by | Patrick Osakwe |
| Succeeded by | Peter Nwaoboshi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 July 1959 Owa-Alero, Delta State, Nigeria |
Who is the assistant governor of Delta State?
Kingsley Burutu Otuaro (born 16 April 1968) is a Nigerian politician and businessman who is the current deputy governor of Delta State.
Where did delta Igbo originate from?
The entire Delta may not trace their origin to the East (Igbo) it is not contestable but the people of Anioma traced their origin from the East and there is nothing bad in joining Ohanaeze Ndigbo.”
