Nigerian region governors and premiers in the First Republic
This is a list of Nigerian region governors and premiers in the First Republic (1960 - 1966). Nigeria became independent on 1 October 1960 and became a republic on 1 October 1963. On 16 January 1966 a military coup brought Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi to power, terminating the first period of democratic rule. During this period an appointed governor was nominal head of state while an elected premier led the government.
| Region | Period | Governor | Premier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Region | Oct 1960 - Jan 1966 | Francis Akanu Ibiam | Michael Okpara | |
| Mid-Western Region | Aug 1963 - Feb 1964 | Dennis Osadebay | Dennis Osadebay (Administrator) | Region created from part of Western Region on 8 August 1963 |
| Feb 1964 - Jan 1966 | Jereton Mariere | Dennis Osadebay | ||
| Northern Region | Oct 1960 - 1962 | Gawain Westray Bell | Ahmadu Bello | |
| 1962 - Jan 1966 | Kashim Ibrahim | |||
| Western Region | Oct 1960 - May 1962 | Adesoji Aderemi | Samuel Ladoke Akintola | |
| May 1962 - Dec 1962 | Adesoji Aderemi | Moses Majekodunmi (Administrator) | Administrator appointed during political crisis | |
| Jan 1963 - Jan 1966 | Joseph Fadahunsi | Samuel Akintola |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- "Provinces and Regions of Nigeria". WorldStatesmen. Retrieved 2010-05-28.