Idris Garba | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Kano State | |
| In office Aug 1988 – Jan 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Mohammed Ndatsu Umaru |
| Succeeded by | Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya |
| Governor of Benue State | |
| In office 1987–1988 | |
| Preceded by | Ishaya Bakut |
| Succeeded by | Fidelis Makka |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 6, 1947 Lapai, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now Lapai, Nigeria) |
| Alma mater | Nigerian Defence Academy |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Nigeria |
| Branch/service |  Nigerian Army |
| Years of service | 1968–1992 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Battles/wars | Nigerian Civil War |
Idris Garba was the Military Governor of Benue State from 1987 to 1988 and Governor of Kano State from 1989 to 1992.[1]
- ^ "Colonel Idris Garba". Government of Benue State of Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2011-07-11. Retrieved 2009-11-29.