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| Rear Admiral (retired) '''Ndubuisi Godwin Kanu''' (November |
Rear Admiral (retired) '''Ndubuisi Godwin Kanu''' (3 November 1943 – 13 January 2021) was appointed military governor of ], ] in March 1976 during the military regime of General ]. He was the first governor after the decree that established the state from part of the old ]. He was transferred to become governor of ] in 1977, leaving office in July 1978.<ref name=wstate>{{Cite web|url=http://www.worldstatesmen.org/Nigeria_federal_states.htm|title=Nigerian States|publisher=WorldStatesmen|access-date=12 February 2010}}</ref> | ||
| ==Naval career== | ==Naval career== | ||
| Ndubuisi Kanu was born in ] on 3 November 1943,<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.co.uk/books?id=CENBAQAAIAAJ |language=en}}</ref> and was of ] origin. Joining the navy, he went to India for cadet training. His naval career included positions in Personnel, Logistics and Training. He obtained 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= |
Ndubuisi Kanu was born in ] on 3 November 1943,<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.co.uk/books?id=CENBAQAAIAAJ |language=en}}</ref> and was of ] origin. Joining the navy, he went to India for cadet training. His naval career included positions in Personnel, Logistics and Training. He obtained 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}}</ref> | ||
| In July 1975, as a lieutenant commander he was appointed a member of Murtala Muhammed's ruling Cabinet, the Supreme Military Council.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Oil, Politics and Violence: Nigeria's Military Coup Culture ( |
In July 1975, as a lieutenant commander he was appointed a member of Murtala Muhammed'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=0-87586-708-1|page=185}}</ref> Appointed governor of Imo State in March 1976, he brought in town planners to prepare a plan for ].<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|access-date=11 May 2014|url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/pohick2/14176572423/in/set-72157644200924229}}</ref> He later became Rear Admiral and Naval chief.<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> | ||
| ==Post-retirement== | ==Post-retirement== | ||
| After he retired he joined the pro-democracy movement and played a leading role in the agitation for the actualization of the annulled |
After he retired he joined the pro-democracy movement 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=2009 |
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}}</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= |
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 he attacked what he called Unitarism, the excessive concentration of powers at the centre, and called for fundamental dialog 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 the time when things started to go wrong, with increasingly centralized control.<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=November |
In an interview in November 2008 he attacked what he called Unitarism, the excessive concentration of powers at the centre, and called for fundamental dialog 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 the time when things started to go wrong, with increasingly centralized control.<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=Vanguard|access-date=12 February 2010}}</ref> | ||
| He 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= |
He 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}}</ref> | ||
| Kanu died in the early hours of 13 January 2021, having been admitted to hospital for an undisclosed illness.<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> | Kanu died in the early hours of 13 January 2021, having been admitted to hospital for an undisclosed illness.<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> | ||
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| == External links == | == External links == | ||
| *{{Cite web|title=Lt. Commander Godwin Ndubuisi Kanu|work=Library of Congress Pamphlet Collection |
*{{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}} | ||
| {{ImoStateGovernors}} | {{ImoStateGovernors}} | ||
Revision as of 13:26, 14 January 2021
Nigerian politician
| Ndubuisi Godwin Kanu | |
|---|---|
| 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) |
Rear Admiral (retired) Ndubuisi Godwin Kanu (3 November 1943 – 13 January 2021) was appointed military governor of Imo State, Nigeria in March 1976 during the military regime of General Olusegun Obasanjo. He was the first governor after the decree that established the state from part of the old East Central State. He was transferred to become governor of Lagos State in 1977, leaving office in July 1978.
Naval career
Ndubuisi Kanu was born in Abia State on 3 November 1943, and was of Igbo origin. Joining the navy, he went to India for cadet training. His naval career included positions in Personnel, Logistics and Training. He obtained honorary Doctorate Degrees from the Imo State University and the Federal University of Technology, Owerri.
In July 1975, as a lieutenant commander he was appointed a member of Murtala Muhammed's ruling Cabinet, the Supreme Military Council. Appointed governor of Imo State in March 1976, he brought in town planners to prepare a plan for Owerri. He later became Rear Admiral and Naval chief.
Post-retirement
After he retired he joined the pro-democracy movement 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 he attacked what he called Unitarism, the excessive concentration of powers at the centre, and called for fundamental dialog 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 the time when things started to go wrong, with increasingly centralized control.
He 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 died in the early hours of 13 January 2021, having been admitted to hospital for an undisclosed illness.
References
- "Nigerian States". WorldStatesmen. Retrieved 12 February 2010.
- 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). Retrieved 12 February 2010.
- Max Siollun (2009). Oil, Politics and Violence: Nigeria's Military Coup Culture (1966–1976). Algora Publishing. p. 185. ISBN 0-87586-708-1.
- 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. 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.
- 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. Retrieved 11 May 2014.
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