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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.
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.
- Abdulsalami Abubakar
- Abubakar Olusola Saraki
- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
- Ahmadu Bello
- Alvan Ikoku
- Aliyu Mai Bornu
- Anthony Enahoro
- Atiku Abubakar
- Babatunde Raji Fashola
- Bola Ahmed Tinubu
- Bukola Saraki
- David Mark
- Dora Akunyili
- Edwin Clark
- Ernest Shonekan
- Ezenwo Nyesom Wike
- Godwin Obaseki
- Goodluck Jonathan
- Ibrahim Babangida
- Ike Ekweremadu
- Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
- Lateef Kayode Jakande
- Lamidi Adedibu
- Kayode Fayemi
- Ken Nnamani
- Margaret Ekpo
- Michael Okpara
- Moshood Abiola
- Muhammadu Buhari
- Murtala Mohammed
- Namadi Sambo
- Nasir El-Rufai
- Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
- Nnamdi Azikiwe
- Obafemi Awolowo
- Oby Ezekwesili
- Odumegwu Ojukwu
- Olusegun Obasanjo
- Peter Obi
- Rotimi Amaechi
- Sani Abacha
- Samuel Akintola
- Sanusi Lamido Sanusi
- Shehu Shagari
- Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma
- Tunde Idiagbon
- Umaru Musa Yar’Adua
- Yakubu Gowon
- Yemi Osinbajo
It is imperative to note that individuals that on the list are accessed based on history and general acceptability.