NIGERIA LEADERSHIP Since Independence- Heads of States (Civilians and Military)

Presidents of Nigeria

First Republic
Azikiwe

Military regime
Aguiyi-Ironsi • Gowon • Mohammed • Obasanjo

Second Republic
Shagari

Military regime
Buhari • Babangida • Shonekan (interim)* • Abacha • Abubakar

Fourth Republic
Obasanjo • Yar'Adua • Jonathan (Acting)
* civilian; headed transition to abortive Third Republic