Joseph Nanven Garba

Joseph Nanven Garba
Garba, c. 1976
President of the United Nations General Assembly
In office
1989–1990
Preceded byDante Caputo
Succeeded byGuido de Marco
Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations
In office
1984–1990
PresidentIbrahim Babangida
Succeeded byIbrahim Gambari
Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy
In office
July 1978 – July 1979
Preceded byBrig. E.S. Armah
Succeeded byBrig. Zamani Lekwot
Federal Commissioner for External Affairs
In office
1975–1978
Head of StateMurtala Mohammed
Olusegun Obasanjo
Preceded byArikpo Okoi
Succeeded byHenry Adefope
Commander of the Brigade of Guards
In office
1968–1975
Preceded byBrig. W.D. Bassey
Succeeded byBrig. M.J. Vatsa
Personal details
Born
Joseph Nanven Garba

(1943-07-17)17 July 1943
Langtang, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now in Plateau State, Nigeria)
Died1 June 2002(2002-06-01) (aged 58)
Abuja, Nigeria
Alma mater
Occupation
  • Military officer
  • diplomat
  • politician
Military service
Allegiance Nigeria
Branch/service Nigerian Army
Years of service1961–1980
Rank Major general

Joseph Nanven Garba CFR (17 July 1943 – 1 June 2002) was a Nigerian general, diplomat, and politician who served as president of the United Nations General Assembly from 1989 to 1990. He served as federal commissioner for external affairs from 1975 to 1978, commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy from 1978 to 1979 and commander of the Brigade of Guards from 1968 to 1975.