Aminu Isa Kontagora
Nigerian politician (1956–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Aminu Isa Kontagora (20 April 1956[1] – 10 January 2021) was a Nigerian politician who served as the governor of Benue State, Nigeria, from August 1996 to August 1998 during the military regime of General Sani Abacha, then Governor of Kano State from September 1998 to May 1999 during the transitional regime of General Abdulsalami Abubakar, handing over power to the elected executive governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso on 29 May 1999.[2]
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Aminu Isa Kontagora | |
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Governor of Kano State | |
In office September 1998 – 29 May 1999 | |
Preceded by | Dominic Oneya |
Succeeded by | Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso |
Governor of Benue State | |
In office 14 August 1996 – August 1998 | |
Preceded by | Joshua O. Obademi |
Succeeded by | Dominic Oneya |
Personal details | |
Born | 20 April 1956 |
Died | 10 January 2021(2021-01-10) (aged 64) |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Political party | People's Democratic Party |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Nigeria |
Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
Rank | Colonel |
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