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{{Short description|Nigerian military governor}}
{{Infobox Officeholder
{{Infobox Officeholder
|name = Mohammed Inua Bawa
| name = Mohammed Inua Bawa
| honorific_prefix = [[Colonel]]
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| image =
|office1 = Administrator of Ekiti State
| width = 150px
| office1 = [[List of Governors of Ekiti State |Military Governor of Ekiti State]]
|term_start1 = 7 October 1996
|term_end1 = August 1998
| term_start1 = 7 October 1996
|predecessor1 =
| term_end1 = August 1998
|successor1 = [[Atanda Yusuf]]
| predecessor1 =
|office2 = Administrator of Gombe State
| successor1 = [[Atanda Yusuf]]
| office2 = [[List of Governors of Gombe State |Military Governor of Gombe State]]
|term_start2 = August 1998
|term_end2 = 29 May 1999
| term_start2 = August 1998
|predecessor2 = [[Joseph Orji]]
| term_end2 = 29 May 1999
|successor2 = [[Abubakar Habu Hashidu]]
| predecessor2 = [[Joseph Orji]]
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1954|4|6|df=y}}
| successor2 = [[Abubakar Habu Hashidu]]
| birth_date = {{birth date|1954|04|06|df=y}}
|birth_place = [[Yauri, Nigeria|Yauri]], [[Kebbi State]], [[Nigeria]]
| birth_place = [[Yauri, Nigeria|Yauri]], [[Northern Region, Nigeria|Northern Region]], [[Colonial Nigeria|Nigeria]]
|death_date =
|party =
| death_date = {{death date and age|2017|05|26|1954|04|06|df=y}}
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| party =
|Educational background =
| Educational background =
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| death_place = [[Jos]], [[Plateau State]], Nigeria
| nationality = [[Nigerian]]
| alma_mater = [[Ahmadu Bello University]], [[Zaria]], [[University of Madras]], [[India]]
| allegiance = {{flag |Nigeria}}
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| branch = {{army|Nigeria}}
| rank =[[File:Nigeria-Army-OF-5.svg|20px]] [[Colonel]]
}}
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Colonel (retired) '''Mohammed Inua Bawa''' was appointed the Administrator of [[Ekiti State]], [[Nigeria]] during the military regime of General [[Sani Abacha]]. He was then appointed Administrator of [[Gombe State]] from August 1998 to May 1999, handing over to the elected civilian governor at the start of the [[Nigerian Fourth Republic]].<ref name=wstate>{{cite web
'''Mohammed Inua Bawa''' (6 April 1954 – 26 May 2017) was appointed the Administrator of [[Ekiti State]], [[Nigeria]] during the [[Military dictatorship|military regime]] of General [[Sani Abacha]].<ref name="Ekiti State Website – Official Website of the Government of Ekiti State 2019">{{cite web | title=Past Governors – Ekiti State Website | website=Ekiti State Website – Official Website of the Government of Ekiti State | date=2019-09-15 | url=https://www.ekitistate.gov.ng/about-ekiti/past-governors/ | access-date=2023-06-09}}</ref> He was then appointed Administrator of [[Gombe State]] from August 1998 to May 1999, handing over to the elected civilian governor at the start of the [[Nigerian Fourth Republic]].<ref name="wstate">{{cite web|url=http://www.worldstatesmen.org/Nigeria_federal_states.htm|title=Nigerian States|publisher=World Statesmen|accessdate=26 May 2017}}</ref>
|url=http://www.worldstatesmen.org/Nigeria_federal_states.htm
|title=Nigerian States
|publisher=WorldStatesmen
|accessdate=2010-05-08}}</ref>


== Background ==
Bawa was born on 6 April 1944 in [[Yauri, Nigeria|Yauri]], [[Kebbi State]]. He studied at Government Colleges in Keffi and Bida, then attended the [[Ahmadu Bello University]], [[Zaria]] after which he studied at the [[University of Madras]], [[India]].
Joining the army, he was commissioned as second lieutenant in 1976, full lieutenant in 1980, captain in 1985 and major in 1990.<ref>{{cite web
Bawa was born on 6 April 1954 in [[Yauri, Nigeria|Yauri]], [[Kebbi State]]. He studied at Government Colleges in Keffi and Bida, then attended the [[Ahmadu Bello University]], [[Zaria]] after which he studied at the [[University of Madras]], [[India]]. Joining the army, he was commissioned as second lieutenant in 1976, full lieutenant in 1980, captain in 1985 and major in 1990.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newswatchngr.com/cgi-bin/search/sessearch.cgi?off=1&q=zaria&qid=1064&strt=60|title=In The News|date=31 March 2003|work=Newswatch|accessdate=8 May 2010}}{{dead link|date=May 2017}}</ref>
|url=http://www.newswatchngr.com/cgi-bin/search/sessearch.cgi?off=1&q=zaria&qid=1064&strt=60
|title=In The News
|work=Newswatch
|date=2003-03-31
|accessdate=2010-05-08}}</ref>


== Career ==
Bawa was appointed the Administrator of [[Ekiti State]] after it was formed in October 1996 from part of [[Ondo State]]. After the death of General Sani Abacha, his successor General [[Abdulsalami Abubakar]] transferred him the Gombe State during the transition to democracy that was completed in May 1999.<ref name=wstate/>
Bawa was appointed the Administrator of [[Ekiti State]] after it was formed in October 1996 from part of [[Ondo State]]. After the death of General Sani Abacha, his successor General [[Abdulsalami Abubakar]] transferred him to Gombe State during the transition to democracy that was completed in May 1999.<ref name=wstate/>
As administrator of Gombe State, he initiated joint border patrols with neighboring [[Chad]] and [[Niger]] to reduce cross border banditry.<ref>{{cite web
As administrator of Gombe State, he initiated joint border patrols with neighboring [[Chad]] and [[Niger]] to reduce cross border banditry.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.africa.upenn.edu/Newsletters/irinw292.html|title=IRIN-WA Update 292 of Events in West Africa|date=10 September 1998|publisher=UN Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs Integrated Regional Information Network for West Africa|accessdate=8 May 2010}}</ref>
|url=http://www.africa.upenn.edu/Newsletters/irinw292.html
|publisher=UN Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs Integrated Regional Information Network for West Africa
|title=IRIN-WA Update 292 of Events in West Africa
|date=10 September 1998
|accessdate=2010-05-08}}</ref>


He ran unsuccessfully as candidate for Governor of Kebbi state on the [[Action Congress]] (AC) platform in the April 2007 elections.<ref>{{cite web
He ran unsuccessfully as candidate for Governor of [[Kebbi State]] on the [[Action Congress]] (AC) platform in the April 2007 elections.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/200709200775.html
|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/200709200775.html
|title=The Problem With the Reform Committee - Col. Bawa
|title=The Problem With the Reform Committee - Col. Bawa
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|author=Andrew Agbese
|author=Andrew Agbese
|date=20 September 2007
|date=20 September 2007
|accessdate=2010-05-08}}</ref> Bawa died in hospital in [[Jos]], Nigeria on 26 May 2017 due to complications from surgery. He was 63.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://pulse.ng/local/mohammed-bawa-former-ekiti-governor-dies-at-63-id6740910.html|title=Mohammed Bawa: Former Ekiti governor dies at 63|last=Sotubo|first='Jola|date=26 May 2017|work=Pulse.ng|access-date=26 May 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>
|accessdate=2010-05-08}}</ref>


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| NAME = Bawa, Mohammed Inua
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Nigerian politician
| DATE OF BIRTH = 6 April 1954
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Latest revision as of 12:02, 9 June 2023

Colonel
Mohammed Inua Bawa
Military Governor of Ekiti State
In office
7 October 1996 – August 1998
Succeeded byAtanda Yusuf
Military Governor of Gombe State
In office
August 1998 – 29 May 1999
Preceded byJoseph Orji
Succeeded byAbubakar Habu Hashidu
Personal details
Born(1954-04-06)6 April 1954
Yauri, Northern Region, Nigeria
Died26 May 2017(2017-05-26) (aged 63)
Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
Alma materAhmadu Bello University, Zaria, University of Madras, India
Military service
Allegiance Nigeria
Branch/service Nigerian Army
Rank Colonel

Mohammed Inua Bawa (6 April 1954 – 26 May 2017) was appointed the Administrator of Ekiti State, Nigeria during the military regime of General Sani Abacha.[1] He was then appointed Administrator of Gombe State from August 1998 to May 1999, handing over to the elected civilian governor at the start of the Nigerian Fourth Republic.[2]

Background[edit]

Bawa was born on 6 April 1954 in Yauri, Kebbi State. He studied at Government Colleges in Keffi and Bida, then attended the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria after which he studied at the University of Madras, India. Joining the army, he was commissioned as second lieutenant in 1976, full lieutenant in 1980, captain in 1985 and major in 1990.[3]

Career[edit]

Bawa was appointed the Administrator of Ekiti State after it was formed in October 1996 from part of Ondo State. After the death of General Sani Abacha, his successor General Abdulsalami Abubakar transferred him to Gombe State during the transition to democracy that was completed in May 1999.[2] As administrator of Gombe State, he initiated joint border patrols with neighboring Chad and Niger to reduce cross border banditry.[4]

He ran unsuccessfully as candidate for Governor of Kebbi State on the Action Congress (AC) platform in the April 2007 elections.[5] Bawa died in hospital in Jos, Nigeria on 26 May 2017 due to complications from surgery. He was 63.[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Past Governors – Ekiti State Website". Ekiti State Website – Official Website of the Government of Ekiti State. 2019-09-15. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
  2. ^ a b "Nigerian States". World Statesmen. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
  3. ^ "In The News". Newswatch. 31 March 2003. Retrieved 8 May 2010.[dead link]
  4. ^ "IRIN-WA Update 292 of Events in West Africa". UN Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs Integrated Regional Information Network for West Africa. 10 September 1998. Retrieved 8 May 2010.
  5. ^ Andrew Agbese (20 September 2007). "The Problem With the Reform Committee - Col. Bawa". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2010-05-08.
  6. ^ Sotubo, 'Jola (26 May 2017). "Mohammed Bawa: Former Ekiti governor dies at 63". Pulse.ng. Retrieved 26 May 2017.


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