Bzigu Lassa Afakirya | |
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Military Governor of Kogi State | |
In office August 22, 1996 – August 1998 | |
Preceded by | Paul Omeruo |
Succeeded by | Augustine Aniebo |
Personal details | |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Nigeria |
Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
Rank | Colonel |
Colonel (retired) Bzigu Lassa Afakirya was the Military Administrator of Kogi State, Nigeria from August 1996 to August 1998 during the military regime of General Sani Abacha. [1] When he assumed office he dissolved and reconstituted the Local Government Service Commission. [2] Following the return to democracy, as a former military administrator he was required to retire from the army. [3] In October 2005, he was awarded fellowship of the Kogi State Polytechnic. [4]
Bzigu Lassa Afakirya | |
---|---|
Military Governor of Kogi State | |
In office August 22, 1996 – August 1998 | |
Preceded by | Paul Omeruo |
Succeeded by | Augustine Aniebo |
Personal details | |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Nigeria |
Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
Rank | Colonel |
Colonel (retired) Bzigu Lassa Afakirya was the Military Administrator of Kogi State, Nigeria from August 1996 to August 1998 during the military regime of General Sani Abacha. [1] When he assumed office he dissolved and reconstituted the Local Government Service Commission. [2] Following the return to democracy, as a former military administrator he was required to retire from the army. [3] In October 2005, he was awarded fellowship of the Kogi State Polytechnic. [4]