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| '''Ndubuisi Godwin Kanu''' (3 November 1943 – 13 January 2021) was a Nigerian military officer and state governor. Early in his career, he fought for the Biafran side in the ] and in July 1975 he was appointed to ]'s Supreme Military Council. After military president ] came to power Kanu was appointed military governor of ] and then ]. Returning to the military, he served with the ]. In retirement, he was a pro-democracy campaigner and called for decentralisation of power and increased federalism. | |||
| == Early life and naval career== | == Early life and naval career== | ||
| Ndubuisi Kanu was born in Ovim village in ], ] on 3 November 1943.<ref name=bbc/><ref>{{cite book |title=Who's who in Nigeria 1978: Biographies of Some Eminent Nigerian Citizens |date=1978 |publisher=Daily Times |page=10 |url=https://books.google. |
Ndubuisi Kanu was born in Ovim village in ], ] on 3 November 1943.<ref name=bbc/><ref>{{cite book |title=Who's who in Nigeria 1978: Biographies of Some Eminent Nigerian Citizens |date=1978 |publisher=Daily Times |page=10 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=CENBAQAAIAAJ |language=en}}</ref> He was of ] origin and attended the Methodist Primary School in ].<ref name=bbc/><ref name=pillars/> Joining the navy in 1962, he went to India for cadet training.<ref name=bbc/><ref name=pillars/> His naval career included positions in Personnel, Logistics and Training.<ref name=pillars /> Kanu fought in the ] for the Biafran forces.<ref name=bbc/> | ||
| In July 1975, as a lieutenant commander he was appointed a member of ]'s ruling Cabinet, the Supreme Military Council.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Oil, Politics and Violence: Nigeria's Military Coup Culture (1966–1976)|author=Max Siollun|publisher=Algora Publishing|year=2009| |
In July 1975, as a lieutenant commander, he was appointed a member of ]'s ruling Cabinet, the Supreme Military Council.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Oil, Politics and Violence: Nigeria's Military Coup Culture (1966–1976)|author=Max Siollun|publisher=Algora Publishing|year=2009|isbn=978-0-87586-708-3|page=185}}</ref> Under military president ] (who came into office in February 1976) Kanu was appointed military governor of Imo State in March 1976.<ref name=bbc>{{cite news |title=Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu life and times |url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-55646741 |access-date=16 January 2021 |work=BBC News Pidgin}}</ref> He brought in town planners to prepare a plan for the development of the state capital, ], and constructed new roads in the state.<ref name=bbc/><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/200910130450.html|title=Leaders Are Making Things Difficult in Nigeria -Njemanze|publisher=Daily Champion|author=Obinna Nwanze|date=12 October 2009|access-date=12 February 2010}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Lt. Commander Godwin Ndubuisi Kanu|work=Library of Congress Pamphlet Collection – Flickr|date=2 May 2014 |access-date=11 May 2014|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/pohick2/14176572423/in/set-72157644200924229}}</ref> Kanu increased the number of ] in the state to 21 and also established the Imo Broadcasting Service (which is now the ]).<ref name=bbc/> | ||
| Kanu transferred to Lagos State as military governor in 1977, holding that position until July 1978.<ref name=bbc/> He later became Rear Admiral |
Kanu transferred to Lagos State as military governor in 1977, holding that position until July 1978.<ref name=bbc/> He later became Rear Admiral and served with the ].<ref name=ind327>{{Cite web|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/200811031327.html|publisher=Daily Independent|title=Nigerian Problem Beyond Ethnicism – Kanu|author=Daniel Kanu and Olisemeka Obeche|date=3 November 2008|access-date=12 February 2010}}</ref><ref name=bbc/> | ||
| ==Post-retirement== | ==Post-retirement== | ||
| After Kanu retired he joined the pro-democracy movement, unlike many of his former military colleagues,<ref name=bbc/> and played a leading role in the agitation for the actualization of the annulled 12 June 1993 presidential election.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/200906120255.html?page=2|title=June 12 – Where are the Heroes?|publisher=ThisDay|author=Ademola Adeyemo|date=12 June 2009|access-date=12 February 2010}}</ref> He founded and was Chairman of RANGK LTD, a maritime consultancy, was Chairman of the Ohaneze Transition Caretaker Committee (OTC)<ref name=pillars/> and was Director of Fidelity Bank PLC. Kanu became a top ] (NADECO) chieftain and became |
After Kanu retired he joined the pro-democracy movement, unlike many of his former military colleagues,<ref name=bbc/> and played a leading role in the agitation for the actualization of the annulled 12 June 1993 presidential election.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/200906120255.html?page=2|title=June 12 – Where are the Heroes?|publisher=ThisDay|author=Ademola Adeyemo|date=12 June 2009|access-date=12 February 2010}}</ref> He founded and was Chairman of RANGK LTD, a maritime consultancy, was Chairman of the Ohaneze Transition Caretaker Committee (OTC)<ref name=pillars/> and was Director of Fidelity Bank PLC. Kanu became a top ] (NADECO) chieftain and became chairman of the coalition in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.punchng.com/Article2Print.aspx?theartic=Art200906051553495|date=6 May 2009|title=Kudirat: Declare June 4 as democracy day, group tells Lagos|author=Mudiaga Affe|work=The Punch|access-date=12 February 2010 |url-status=}}{{deadlink|date=September 2023}}</ref> In May 2008, Kanu called for a return to true federalism in Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/200805300625.html|publisher=Leadership (Abuja)|title=Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu Calls for True Federalism|author=Oliver Ndife|date=30 May 2008|access-date=12 February 2010}}</ref> | ||
| In an interview in November 2008 Kanu attacked what he called unitarism, the excessive concentration of powers by central government and called for fundamental dialogue between the different ethnic nationalities of Nigeria. He attributed the ] to the lack of regional power.<ref name=ind327/> In another interview, he pinpointed the second stage of the General ] regime as a turning point towards increased centralisation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2009/11/07/how-God-saved-my-life-during-nadeco-struggle-by-admiral-ndubuisi-kanu/|title=How God saved my life during NADECO struggle, by Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu|date=7 November 2009|author=Jide Ajani, Lekan Bilesanmi, Anthonia Onwuka|work=]|access-date=12 February 2010}}</ref> Kanu was among leaders who spoke in January 2010 at a ] rally of the Save Nigeria Group calling for Vice- |
In an interview in November 2008, Kanu attacked what he called unitarism, the excessive concentration of powers by central government and called for fundamental dialogue between the different ethnic nationalities of Nigeria. He attributed the ] to the lack of regional power.<ref name=ind327/> In another interview, he pinpointed the second stage of the General ] regime as a turning point towards increased centralisation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2009/11/07/how-God-saved-my-life-during-nadeco-struggle-by-admiral-ndubuisi-kanu/|title=How God saved my life during NADECO struggle, by Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu|date=7 November 2009|author=Jide Ajani, Lekan Bilesanmi, Anthonia Onwuka|work=]|access-date=12 February 2010}}</ref> Kanu was among leaders who spoke in January 2010 at a ] rally of the Save Nigeria Group calling for Vice-president ] be made acting president during President ]'s illness.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.punchng.com/Articl.aspx?theartic=Art201001227473728|title=Thousands protest at Lagos rally, demand Jonathan's inauguration|author=Mudiaga Affe and Gbenga Adeniji|date=22 January 2010|work=The Punch|access-date=12 February 2010}}{{Dead link|date=October 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> | ||
| Kanu was married three times |
Kanu was married three times and had ten children. He was married to Chief Mrs. Gladys Kanu (née Uzodike) from 1993 until his death.<ref name=bbc/> Kanu died on 13 January 2021 of complications from the ] virus.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/01/breaking-rear-admiral-ndubuisi-kanu-dies-at-77/|title=Breaking: Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu dies at 77|publisher=]|date=13 January 2021|access-date=13 January 2021}}</ref> | ||
| ==Awards and honours== | ==Awards and honours== | ||
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| Kanu was awarded honorary Doctorate Degrees from the ] and the Federal University of Technology, ].<ref name=pillars>{{Cite web|url=http://pcdpoverty.org/node/2|title=Profile: ADMIRAL NDUBUISI GODWIN KANU|publisher=Pillars of Community Development (PCD)|access-date=12 February 2010 |
Kanu was awarded honorary Doctorate Degrees from the ] and the Federal University of Technology, ].<ref name=pillars>{{Cite web|url=http://pcdpoverty.org/node/2|title=Profile: ADMIRAL NDUBUISI GODWIN KANU|publisher=Pillars of Community Development (PCD)|access-date=12 February 2010|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170528013322/http://pcdpoverty.org/node/2}}</ref> The Lagos State government named a park "Ndubuisi Kanu Park" in his honour.<ref name=bbc/> | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| == External links == | == External links == | ||
| *{{Cite web|title=Lt. Commander Godwin Ndubuisi Kanu|work=Library of Congress Pamphlet Collection – Flickr|access-date=11 May 2014|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/pohick2/14176572423/in/set-72157644200924229}} | *{{Cite web|title=Lt. Commander Godwin Ndubuisi Kanu|work=Library of Congress Pamphlet Collection – Flickr|date=2 May 2014 |access-date=11 May 2014|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/pohick2/14176572423/in/set-72157644200924229}} | ||
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Nigerian politician (1943–2021)
| Rear AdmiralNdubuisi Kanu | |
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| Military Governor of Imo State | |
| In office 15 March 1976 – 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony Ochefu (East Central State) |
| Succeeded by | Adekunle Lawal |
| Military Governor of Lagos State | |
| In office 1977 – July 1978 | |
| Preceded by | Adekunle Lawal |
| Succeeded by | Ebitu Ukiwe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 November 1943 |
| Died | 13 January 2021(2021-01-13) (aged 77) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Nigeria |
| Branch/service |  Nigerian Navy |
| Rank |  Rear Admiral |
Ndubuisi Godwin Kanu (3 November 1943 – 13 January 2021) was a Nigerian military officer and state governor. Early in his career, he fought for the Biafran side in the Nigerian Civil War and in July 1975 he was appointed to Murtala Muhammed's Supreme Military Council. After military president Olusegun Obasanjo came to power Kanu was appointed military governor of Imo State and then Lagos State. Returning to the military, he served with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. In retirement, he was a pro-democracy campaigner and called for decentralisation of power and increased federalism.
Early life and naval career
Ndubuisi Kanu was born in Ovim village in Isuikwuato, Abia State on 3 November 1943. He was of Igbo origin and attended the Methodist Primary School in Enugu. Joining the navy in 1962, he went to India for cadet training. His naval career included positions in Personnel, Logistics and Training. Kanu fought in the Nigerian Civil War for the Biafran forces.
In July 1975, as a lieutenant commander, he was appointed a member of Murtala Muhammed's ruling Cabinet, the Supreme Military Council. Under military president Olusegun Obasanjo (who came into office in February 1976) Kanu was appointed military governor of Imo State in March 1976. He brought in town planners to prepare a plan for the development of the state capital, Owerri, and constructed new roads in the state. Kanu increased the number of local government areas in the state to 21 and also established the Imo Broadcasting Service (which is now the Imo Broadcasting Corporation).
Kanu transferred to Lagos State as military governor in 1977, holding that position until July 1978. He later became Rear Admiral and served with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon.
Post-retirement
After Kanu retired he joined the pro-democracy movement, unlike many of his former military colleagues, and played a leading role in the agitation for the actualization of the annulled 12 June 1993 presidential election. He founded and was Chairman of RANGK LTD, a maritime consultancy, was Chairman of the Ohaneze Transition Caretaker Committee (OTC) and was Director of Fidelity Bank PLC. Kanu became a top National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) chieftain and became chairman of the coalition in 2013. In May 2008, Kanu called for a return to true federalism in Nigeria.
In an interview in November 2008, Kanu attacked what he called unitarism, the excessive concentration of powers by central government and called for fundamental dialogue between the different ethnic nationalities of Nigeria. He attributed the conflict in the Niger Delta to the lack of regional power. In another interview, he pinpointed the second stage of the General Ibrahim Babangida regime as a turning point towards increased centralisation. Kanu was among leaders who spoke in January 2010 at a Lagos rally of the Save Nigeria Group calling for Vice-president Goodluck Jonathan be made acting president during President Umaru Yar'Adua's illness.
Kanu was married three times and had ten children. He was married to Chief Mrs. Gladys Kanu (née Uzodike) from 1993 until his death. Kanu died on 13 January 2021 of complications from the COVID-19 virus.
Awards and honours
Kanu was awarded honorary Doctorate Degrees from the Imo State University and the Federal University of Technology, Owerri. The Lagos State government named a park "Ndubuisi Kanu Park" in his honour.
References
- ^ "Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu life and times". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- Who's who in Nigeria 1978: Biographies of Some Eminent Nigerian Citizens. Daily Times. 1978. p. 10.
- ^ "Profile: ADMIRAL NDUBUISI GODWIN KANU". Pillars of Community Development (PCD). Archived from the original on 28 May 2017. Retrieved 12 February 2010.
- Max Siollun (2009). Oil, Politics and Violence: Nigeria's Military Coup Culture (1966–1976). Algora Publishing. p. 185. ISBN 978-0-87586-708-3.
- Obinna Nwanze (12 October 2009). "Leaders Are Making Things Difficult in Nigeria -Njemanze". Daily Champion. Retrieved 12 February 2010.
- "Lt. Commander Godwin Ndubuisi Kanu". Library of Congress Pamphlet Collection – Flickr. 2 May 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
- ^ Daniel Kanu and Olisemeka Obeche (3 November 2008). "Nigerian Problem Beyond Ethnicism – Kanu". Daily Independent. Retrieved 12 February 2010.
- Ademola Adeyemo (12 June 2009). "June 12 – Where are the Heroes?". ThisDay. Retrieved 12 February 2010.
- Mudiaga Affe (6 May 2009). "Kudirat: Declare June 4 as democracy day, group tells Lagos". The Punch. Retrieved 12 February 2010.
- Oliver Ndife (30 May 2008). "Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu Calls for True Federalism". Leadership (Abuja). Retrieved 12 February 2010.
- Jide Ajani, Lekan Bilesanmi, Anthonia Onwuka (7 November 2009). "How God saved my life during NADECO struggle, by Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu". Vanguard. Retrieved 12 February 2010.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - Mudiaga Affe and Gbenga Adeniji (22 January 2010). "Thousands protest at Lagos rally, demand Jonathan's inauguration". The Punch. Retrieved 12 February 2010.
- "Breaking: Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu dies at 77". Vanguard. 13 January 2021. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
External links
- "Lt. Commander Godwin Ndubuisi Kanu". Library of Congress Pamphlet Collection – Flickr. 2 May 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
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