President of Nigeria
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The President of Nigeria is both head of government and head of state of Nigeria.
When Nigeria became a federal republic within the Commonwealth in 1963, it retained the parliamentary system of government inherited from the British. Nnamdi Azikiwe, previously Governor General, became President, which was a ceremonial post, while Abubakar Tafawa Balewa remained Prime Minister.
However, in 1966, the military in Nigeria seized power, establishing a Federal Military Government, and civilian rule was not restored until 1979.
Under the new constitution, modelled on that of the United States, the office of President was an executive post, but in 1983, the military once again seized power. Although elections were held in 1993, the military government of Ibrahim Babangida annulled the election results presumed to have been won by Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, a wealthy industrialist. Abiola later died in capitivity, hours before he was expected to have been released. Civilian rule was not fully restored until 1999.
Flag of the President of Nigeria
Contents
- 1 List of heads of state of Nigeria
- 1.1 Prime Ministers of Nigeria, 1960-1966
- 1.2 Presidents of Nigeria, 1963-1966
- 1.3 Heads of the Federal Military Government of Nigeria, 1966-1979
- 1.4 Presidents of Nigeria, 1979-1983, 1992-1998
- 1.5 Chairmen of the Supreme Military Council of Nigeria, 1983-1985
- 1.6 Presidents of the Armed Forces Ruling Council of Nigeria, 1985-1993
- 1.7 Interim Heads of State of Nigeria, 1993
- 1.8 Chairmen of the Provisional Ruling Council of Nigeria, 1993-1999
- 1.9 Presidents of Nigeria 1999-present
List of heads of state of Nigeria
This page contains a list of presidents and other heads of state of Nigeria since 1963. See also:
Prime Ministers of Nigeria, 1960-1966
Presidents of Nigeria, 1963-1966
Heads of the Federal Military Government of Nigeria, 1966-1979
- Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi: 16 January - 29 July 1966
- Yakubu Gowon: 1 August 1966 - 29 July 1975
- Murtala Mohammed: 29 July 1975 - 13 February 1976
- Olusegun Obasanjo: 13 February 1976 - 1 October 1979
Presidents of Nigeria, 1979-1983, 1992-1998
Chairmen of the Supreme Military Council of Nigeria, 1983-1985
Presidents of the Armed Forces Ruling Council of Nigeria, 1985-1993
Interim Heads of State of Nigeria, 1993
Chairmen of the Provisional Ruling Council of Nigeria, 1993-1999
Presidents of Nigeria 1999-present
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