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49 Notable Leaders in Nigeria After Independence

List of 49 notable leaders, men, and women, that have governed Nigeria after its independence in different capacities.

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49 Notable Leaders in Nigeria After Independence

Since Nigeria gained its Independence on the 1st of October, 1960 it has experienced several internal and leadership crisis, however, there are few individuals, while in the position of power, have shown Nigerians what true leadership entails.

These individuals are not the epitome of perfection. So, yes! They have their weaknesses and shortcomings; even heavily criticized by their followers. But, in all these, their reputation precedes them

Here is a list of 49 Notable leaders that led Nigeria in different capacities after independence.

  1. Abdulsalami Abubakar
  2. Abubakar Olusola Saraki
  3. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
  4. Ahmadu Bello
  5. Alvan Ikoku
  6. Aliyu Mai Bornu
  7. Anthony Enahoro
  8. Atiku Abubakar
  9. Babatunde Raji Fashola
  10. Bola Ahmed Tinubu
  11. Bukola Saraki
  12. David Mark
  13. Dora Akunyili
  14. Edwin Clark 
  15. Ernest Shonekan
  16. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike
  17. Godwin Obaseki
  18. Goodluck Jonathan
  19. Ibrahim Babangida
  20. Ike Ekweremadu
  21. Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
  22. Lateef Kayode Jakande
  23. Lamidi Adedibu
  24. Kayode Fayemi
  25. Ken Nnamani
  26. Margaret Ekpo
  27. Michael Okpara
  28. Moshood Abiola
  29. Muhammadu Buhari
  30. Murtala Mohammed
  31. Namadi Sambo
  32. Nasir El-Rufai
  33. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
  34. Nnamdi Azikiwe 
  35. Obafemi Awolowo
  36. Oby Ezekwesili
  37. Odumegwu Ojukwu
  38. Olusegun Obasanjo
  39. Peter Obi
  40. Rotimi Amaechi
  41. Sani Abacha 
  42. Samuel Akintola
  43. Sanusi Lamido Sanusi
  44. Shehu Shagari
  45. Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma
  46. Tunde Idiagbon
  47. Umaru Musa Yar’Adua
  48. Yakubu Gowon
  49. Yemi Osinbajo

It is imperative to note that individuals that on the list are accessed based on history and general acceptability.

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