Military governors in Nigeria during the Yakubu Gowon regime

General Yakubu Gowon assumed power on 1 August 1966 in a coup that deposed General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi. In May 1967 he reorganized the four regions in twelve states, appointing a military governor for each state. Gowon was deposed in a coup on 29 July 1975, replaced by General Murtala Muhammed.

Here Are Some Names Of Military Governors Created By The Gowon Proclamation Of A New 12 States To Replace The Four Regions: Lagos State- Col. Mobolaji Johnson. Kwara State- Col. David Bamigboye. Benue Plateau State- Police Comm J.D. Gomwalk. Midwest State- Col. David Ejoor later Col. Osaigbovo Ogbemudia. South Eastern State- Col. U.J. Esuene. North Western State- Police Comm Usman Faruk. Kano State- Police Comm Audu Bako. Rivers State- Lt. Cdr Diete Spiff. Western State- Col. Adeyinka Adebayo. North Central State- Col. Abba Kyari. North Eastern State- Col. Musa Usman. East Central State- Mr Ukpabi Asika.