When was Ibrahim Babangida born?

Ibrahim Babangida was born on 17 August 1941 in Minna.

What positions has Ibrahim Babangida held?

Positions held by Ibrahim Babangida include: chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (1991–1992); President of Nigeria (1985–1993); Chairperson of ECOWAS (1985–1989); Chief of Army Staff (1984–1985).

Where did Ibrahim Babangida study?

Ibrahim Babangida was educated at Nigerian Defence Academy, Indian Military Academy, United States Army Armor School, Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji.

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Ibrahim Babangida

Head of State of Nigeria

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Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida is a Nigerian general and politician who ruled as military president of Nigeria from 1985 when he orchestrated a coup d'état against Muhammadu Buhari, until he stepped aside in 1993 as a result of the crisis of the Third Republic.

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Born: 17 August 1941 wd
Place of birth: Minna wd
Citizenship: Colonial Nigeria, Federation of Nigeria wd
Occupation: military personnel, politician wd
Political party: Peoples Democratic Party wd
Education: Nigerian Defence Academy, Indian Military Academy, United States Army Armor School, Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies wd
Spouse: Maryam Babangida, Jummai Babangida Aliyu wd

Positions held wd

chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (3 June 1991 – 29 June 1992)
President of Nigeria (27 August 1985 – 26 August 1993)
Chairperson of ECOWAS (1985–1989)
Chief of Army Staff (1984–1985)

Awards wd

Collar of the Spanish Order of the Civil Merit (1991)
Order of the Nigeria

Questions

When was Ibrahim Babangida born?: Ibrahim Babangida was born on 17 August 1941 in Minna.
What positions has Ibrahim Babangida held?: Positions held by Ibrahim Babangida include: chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (1991–1992); President of Nigeria (1985–1993); Chairperson of ECOWAS (1985–1989); Chief of Army Staff (1984–1985).
Where did Ibrahim Babangida study?: Ibrahim Babangida was educated at Nigerian Defence Academy, Indian Military Academy, United States Army Armor School, Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji.

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