David Jemibewon
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David Medayese Jemibewon (Listenⓘ) (born 20 July 1940) is a retired Nigerian Army major general who served as military governor of the now defunct Western State (August 1975 – March 1976) during the military regime of General Murtala Muhammed, governor of Oyo State after it had been created from part of the old Western State (March 1976 -July 1978) during the military regime of General Olusegun Obasanjo,[1] and later as Minister of Police Affairs in the cabinet of President Olusegun Obasanjo after the return to democracy (1999 to 2000). He was a contender for the Kogi West Senatorial District in Kogi State.[2]
Quick Facts Major General, Minister of Police Affairs ...
David Jemibewon | |
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Minister of Police Affairs | |
In office 1999–2000 | |
Succeeded by | Stephen Akiga |
Military Governor of Oyo State | |
In office March 1976 – July 1978 | |
Succeeded by | Col. Paul Tarfa |
Military Governor of Western State | |
In office August 1975 – March 1976 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1940-07-20) 20 July 1940 (age 83) |
Alma mater | NMTC Mons Officer Cadet School University of Lagos Ahmadu Bello University United States Army Command and General Staff College |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Nigeria |
Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
Years of service | 1960–1983 |
Rank | Major General |
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