John Nanzip Shagaya
Nigerian military officer and politician (1942–2018) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Nanzip Shagaya (Danburam Langtang II) (2 September 1942 – 11 February 2018) was a Nigerian senator and former military officer who was in April 2007 to represent the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State as member of the Nigerian Senate for Plateau South.[1] He ran for reelection in April 2011 on the Labour Party (LP) platform, but was defeated by Victor Lar of the People's Democratic Party(PDP) .[2] As a non commissioned officer (NCO) with the 2nd Reconnaissance Squadron in Abeokuta, he participated in the Nigerian counter-coup of 1966.
Quick Facts Brigadier General, Nigerian Senator from Plateau South ...
John Nanzip Shagaya | |
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Nigerian Senator from Plateau South | |
In office May 2007 – May 2011 | |
Preceded by | Cosmos Niagwan |
Succeeded by | Victor Lar |
Commander of the ECOMOG Peacekeeping Force, Liberia | |
In office October 1993 – December 1993 | |
Preceded by | Brig-Gen. T. Olurin |
Succeeded by | Maj-Gen. J.M. Inienger |
Federal Minister of Internal Affairs | |
In office 1985–1990 | |
Preceded by | Mohammed Magoro |
Succeeded by | Lambert Gwom |
Personal details | |
Born | (1942-09-02)2 September 1942 Langtang, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now in Plateau State, Nigeria) |
Died | 11 February 2018(2018-02-11) (aged 75) Amper, Kanke, Plateau State, Nigeria |
Political party | People's Democratic Party (PDP) |
Children | Late Nanpon, Nansak, Chalya, Simdul, Hussaina Nandir, Nanzip jnr. (Sign P.A.W) |
Alma mater | Nigerian Military School |
Profession | Soldier, Politician |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Nigeria |
Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
Years of service | 1964–1993 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Commands | Field Commander, ECOMOG Peacekeeping Force in Liberia (1993) |
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