Background
BABANGIDA, Ibrahim was born on August 17, 1941 in Minna.
army officer and Head of State
BABANGIDA, Ibrahim was born on August 17, 1941 in Minna.
Niger provincial secondary school, Bida, Kaduna Military Training College, and Indian Military
Commander and Instructor, Nigerian Defence Academy 1970-1972. Rank of Major then Lieutenant-Colonel Armoured Corps 1974. Trained at United States Army Armoury School 1974.
Promoted to Major- General, Director of Army Duties and Plans 1983.
Took part in overthrow of President Shehu Shagari 1983. President Police Council 1989.
Minister of Defence December 1989-1990. Honorary Knight, Grand Cross of the.
Supreme Military Council and Chief Army Staff 1983-1985.
Married Maryam King in 1969.