Nigeria's Leaders
From Independence (1960) till Date

Tafawa Balewa,

Prime Minister 1960-1966

Gen. Aguiyi Ironsi,

Head of State 1966

Gen Yakubu Gowon,

Head of State 1966-1975

Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe,

President (Ceremonial)

1960-1966

 

Gen. Murtala Mohammed,

Head of State,

1975-1976

Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo,

Head of State

1976-1979

Alhadji Shehu Shagari,

President,

1979 -1983

Gen.Mohammad Buhari,

Head of State

1983-1985

Gen. Ibrahim Babangida,

Head of State,

1985-1993

Chief Ernest Shonekan,

President 1993

Gen. Sani Abacha,

Head of State

1993-1998

Gen. Abubakar,

Head of State,

1998-1999

Chief Olusegun Obasanjo,

President,

1999 till date