Joshua Umaru Anaja was the military governor of Plateau State, Nigeria from July 1978 to October 1979 during the military regime of General Olusegun Obasanjo.[1][2] On 1 October 1979, he handed over to the elected civilian governor Solomon Lar, who assured him that his government would inherit any realistic obligations made by the out-going military government.[3] Promoted to Brigadier, Anaja was Director of the Department of Joint Studies at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji from 1 February 1984 to 25 May 1985.[4]
Joshua Umaru Anaja | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Plateau State | |
| In office July 1978 – October 1979 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Suleiman |
| Succeeded by | Solomon Lar |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 17 June 1986[citation needed] (aged 43) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Nigeria |
| Branch/service |  Nigerian Army |
| Rank |  Brigadier General |
Death edit
Anaja died in mysterious circumstances.[5]
References edit
- ^ Newswatch. Vol. 3. Newswatch Communications. 1986. ISSN 0189-8892. Retrieved 2014-10-14.
- ^ "Nigerian States". WorldStatesmen. Retrieved 2010-05-20.
- ^ "Rayfield At Last". Solomon Lar Centre. Retrieved 2010-05-20. [dead link]
- ^ "DEPARTMENT OF JOINT STUDIES". Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji. Retrieved 2010-05-20.
- ^ Tony Agbali. "Middle Belt and Power Devolution: Interesting dynamics". AFRICA DIALOGUE SERIES. University of Texas at Austin. Retrieved 2010-05-20.
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