Dominic Oneya

Dominic Obukadata Oneya
Administrator of Kano State
In office
22 August 1996 – September 1998
Preceded byMuhammadu Abdullahi Wase
Succeeded byAminu Isa Kontagora
Administrator of Benue State
In office
August 1998 – 29 May 1999
Preceded byAminu Isa Kontagora
Succeeded byGeorge Akume
Personal details
Born26 May 1948
Apapa, Lagos State, Nigeria
Died4 August 2021(2021-08-04) (aged 73)
Military service
Allegiance Nigeria
Branch/service Nigerian Army
Rank Brigadier General
Commands
  • Adjutant, 31 Infantry Battalion (1971–1972)
  • Commandant, Nigerian Army Physical Training School, Zaria (1985–1987)
  • Commander, 82 Motorized Infantry Brigade, Kano (1993–1995)
  • Commander, 16 Battalion, Nigerian ECOMOG Contingent in Liberia

Dominic Obukadata Oneya (26 May 1948 – 4 August 2021) was Administrator of Kano State, Nigeria from August 1996 to August 1998 during the military regime of General Sani Abacha, then Administrator of Benue State from August 1998 to May 1999 during the transitional regime of General Abdulsalami Abubakar, handing over power to the elected executive governor George Akume on 29 May 1999.[1][2]

Later, he became Chairman of the Nigeria Football Association.

  1. ^ "Nigerian States". World Statesmen. Retrieved 3 January 2010.
  2. ^ "Tribute to Brig-Gen Dominic Oneya". Daily Trust. 28 August 2021. Retrieved 6 June 2023.