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Lives of former govs turned traditional rulers
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Daily Trust
Elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Olubadan became the Oyo State governor in April 2003, taking office on May 29.
In 1979, he left the civil service to contest for the governorship of Niger State under the NPN and became the first elected governor of Niger State.
After Rivers State was created from part of the old Eastern Region, Diete-Spiff was the first military governor.
Brigadier-General Abu Ali (Etsu Bassa Nge)Born on September 6, 1947, in Takete, Kogi State, Brigadier-General (rtd) Alhaji Abu Ali Mopa III has lived a life defined by courage, service, and leadership.
Undeterred, he enrolled at the Nigerian Military School, Zaria, where he laid the foundation of a military career that would eventually shape his destiny.