Military Governors in Nigeria during the Murtala Muhammed regime

General Murtala Muhammed became head of state in Nigeria on 29 July 1975, when he assumed power after a coup that deposed General Yakubu Gowon. On assuming office, he replaced the military governors of the twelve states that had been appointed by his predecessor. On 13 February 1976 he was assassinated in an attempted coup, and replaced by General Olusegun Obasanjo, who replaced most of his appointees.

Military Governors of Nigerian States under General Murtala Muhammed (July 1975 - February 1976)

Benue-Plateau State	Colonel Abdullahi Mohammed

East-Central State	Colonel Anthony Ochefu

Kano State	Lt-Colonel Sani Bello

Kwara State	Colonel Ibrahim Taiwo

Lagos State	Navy Captain Adekunle Lawal

Mid-West State	Colonel George Agbazika Innih

North-Central State	Lt-Colonel Usman Jibrin

North-Eastern State	Lt-Colonel Muhammadu Buhari

North-Western State	Lt-Colonel Umaru Mohammed

Rivers State	Lt-Colonel Zamani Lekwot

South-Eastern State	Lt-Colonel Paul Omu

Western State	Navy Captain Akintunde Aduwo Colonel David Jemibewon

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