Abdullahi Shelleng
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Abdullahi Shelleng (born 20 January 1942) was the first Military Governor of Benue State, Nigeria from 3 February 1976 to July 1978 during the military regime of General Olusegun Obasanjo, after Benue State had been split from the old Benue-Plateau State.[1][2]
Quick Facts Major General, Military Governor of Benue State ...
Abdullahi Shelleng | |
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Military Governor of Benue State | |
In office 3 February 1976 – July 1978 | |
Preceded by | Abdullahi Mohammed (Benue-Plateau) |
Succeeded by | Adebayo Hamid Lawal |
Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy | |
In office 1982 – January 1984 | |
Preceded by | Brig Zamani Lekwot |
Succeeded by | Maj Gen Paul Tarfa |
Personal details | |
Born | (1942-01-20) 20 January 1942 (age 82) Shelleng, Numan LGA, Adamawa State, Nigeria |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Nigeria |
Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
Rank | Major General |
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