Garba Duba

Nigerian politician

Garba Duba (born 1942 died 17 May 2024) is a retired Nigerian Army Lieutenant General. He was the former Governor of Bauchi State, Nigeria during the military regime of General Olusegun Obasanjo.[1] Duba died on 17 May 2024 at the age of 82.[2]


Garba Duba
Governor of Bauchi State
In office
July 1978 – 1 October 1979
Preceded byMohammed Kaliel
Succeeded byTatari Ali
Governor of Sokoto State
In office
January 1984 – August 1985
Preceded byGarba Nadama
Succeeded byGarba Mohammed
Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy
In office
1990 – February 1992
Preceded bySalihu Ibrahim
Succeeded byAliyu Mohammed Gusau
Personal details
Born1942 (1942)
Died (aged 82)
Alma materIndian Military Academy
Military service
Allegiance Nigeria
Branch/service Nigerian Army
Rank Lieutenant general
Commands
  • Commander, 2nd Mechanised Division (1987–1988)
  • Commander, 3rd Armoured Division
  • Commandant, Nigerian Defence Academy (1990–1992)

References

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  1. "Nigerian States". www.worldstatesmen.org. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
  2. General Garba Duba dies at 82