List of heads of state of Biafra
| President of the Republic of Biafra | |
|---|---|
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| Formation | 30 May 1967 |
| First holder | Odumegwu Ojukwu |
| Final holder | Philip Effiong |
| Abolished | 12 January 1970 |
The President of Biafra was the head of state of the Republic of Biafra, a secessionist state in south-eastern Nigeria which existed from 30 May 1967 to 15 January 1970. Biafra had two presidents during its existence.
Presidents of Biafra (1967–1970)
(Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office)
| Tenure | Portrait | Incumbent | Affiliation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic of Biafra | Unilateral Declaration of Independence from Nigeria | |||
| 30 May 1967 to 8 January 1970 |  | Odumegwu Ojukwu, President | Mil | Fled to Côte d'Ivoire at the end of the Nigerian Civil War |
| 8 January 1970 to 12 January 1970 | Philip Effiong, President | Mil | Surrendered Biafra to Nigeria | |
| 12 January 1970 | Reintegration into Nigeria | |||
Affiliations
- Mil - Military of Biafra
See also
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