Idris Garba | |
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Governor of Kano State | |
In office Aug 1988 – Jan 1992 | |
Preceded by | Mohammed Ndatsu Umaru |
Succeeded by | Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya |
Governor of Benue State | |
In office 1987–1988 | |
Preceded by | Ishaya Bakut |
Succeeded by | Fidelis Makka |
Personal details | |
Born | Lapai, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now Lapai, Nigeria) | July 6, 1947
Alma mater | Nigerian Defence Academy |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Nigeria |
Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
Years of service | 1968–1992 |
Rank | Major General |
Battles/wars | Nigerian Civil War |
Idris Garba was the Military Governor of Benue State from 1987 to 1988 and Governor of Kano State from 1989 to 1992.[1]