Patrick Aziza
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Patrick Aziza (23 December 1947 – 16 August 2014) was the first military Governor of Kebbi State, Nigeria after it was split off from Sokoto State on 27 August 1991 during the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida.[1][2]
Quick Facts Major General, Governor of Kebbi State ...
Patrick Aziza | |
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Governor of Kebbi State | |
In office 28 August 1991 – January 1992 | |
Preceded by | Bashir Salihi Magashi (Sokoto State) |
Succeeded by | Abubakar Musa |
Minister of Communications | |
In office . – August 1998 | |
Succeeded by | Air Vice Marshal Cannes Umenwaliri |
Minister of Commerce and Tourism | |
In office 22 August 1998 – May 1999 | |
Succeeded by | Mustapha Bello |
Personal details | |
Born | (1947-12-23)23 December 1947 Okpe, Delta State |
Died | 16 August 2014(2014-08-16) (aged 66) Abuja, Nigeria |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Nigeria |
Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
Rank | Major General |
Commands | Brigade Commander, Amphibious Brigade, Calabar |
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