President of Nigeria 516088 225032774 2008-07-11T15:43:18Z 88.14.32.51 /* Presidents of Nigeria (1999-Present) */ {| class="infobox bordered" style="width: 17.5em; text-align: left; font-size: 90%;" |- | colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: large;" | '''President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria''' |- | colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[Image:Nigerian-Presidential-Seal1.jpg|140px]]<br>'''[[Seal of the President of Nigeria|Official seal]]''' |- ! '''Incumbent''': | [[Image:Umaru Yar'Adua VOA.jpg|center|120px]]<center>'''[[Umaru Yar'Adua]]'''.<center> |- ! First president: | <center>[[Nnamdi Azikiwe]]<center> |- ! Formation: | <center>[[October 1]], [[1963]]<center> |} [[Image:Flag of the President of Nigeria.png|thumb|right|240px|Flag of the President of Nigeria]] [[Image:Flag of the C-in-C of the Nigerian Armed Forces.png|thumb|right|240px|Flag of the [[Commander in Chief]] of the Nigerian [[Military of Nigeria|Armed Forces]]]] {{Politics of Nigeria}} The '''President of Nigeria''' is the elected head of government and head of state of the [[Nigeria|Federal Republic of Nigeria]]. Officially styled '''President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria''' and [[Commander-in-Chief]] of the [[Military of Nigeria|Nigerian Armed Forces]]. The current President of Nigeria is '''[[Umaru Musa Yar'Adua]].''' == History == When Nigeria became a [[federal republic]] within the [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]] in 1963, it retained the [[parliamentary system]] of government inherited from the [[United Kingdom|British]]. [[Nnamdi Azikiwe]], previously [[List of Governors-General of Nigeria|Governor General]], became President, which was a ceremonial post, while [[Abubakar Tafawa Balewa]] remained [[Prime Minister]]. However, in 1966 the [[Military of Nigeria|military]] in Nigeria seized power, establishing a federal [[military dictatorship]], and civilian rule was not restored until 1979. Under the new [[constitution]], modelled on that of the [[United States]], the office of President was an executive post, but in 1983 the military once again seized power. Although elections were held in 1993, the military government of [[Ibrahim Babangida]] annulled the election results presumed to have been won by [[Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola]], a wealthy industrialist. Abiola later died in capitivity, hours before he was expected to have been released. Civilian rule was not fully restored until 1999. == Eligibility == A person shall be eligible for the office of President if he or she is a citizen of [[Nigeria]] by birth, at least 40 years of age, is a member of a political [[List of political parties in Nigeria|party]] and is sponsored by that political party. The [[Constitution of Nigeria|constitution]] limits the President to only two four-year terms in office. == Oath of office == The [[Constitution of Nigeria]] specifies an oath of office for the President of the federation. The oath is administered by the [[Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria]] or the person for the time being appointed to exercise the functions of that office: {{cquote|I do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I will discharge my duties to the best of my ability, faithfully and in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the law, and always in the interest of the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well-being and prosperity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will strive to preserve the Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy contained in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will not allow my personal interest to influence my official conduct or my official decisions; that I will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will abide by the Code of Conduct contained in the Fifth Schedule to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that in all circumstances, I will do right to all manner of people, according to law, without fear or favour, affection or ill-will; that I will not directly or indirectly communicate or reveal to any person any matter which shall be brought under my consideration or shall become known to me as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, except as may be required for the due discharge of my duties as President; and that I will devote myself to the service and well-being of the people of Nigeria. So help me God.}} == List of Military Heads of State and Civilian Presidents of Nigeria (1963-Present) == === President of Nigeria (1963-1966) === {|class="wikitable" |-- ! Name ! Born-Died ! Term start ! Term end ! Political Party |-- |[[Nnamdi Azikiwe]] || 1904 - 1996 || [[1 October]] [[1963]] || [[16 January]] [[1966]] (deposed) || [[National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons|NCNC]] |-- |} ===Heads of the Federal Military Government of Nigeria (1966-1979)=== {|class="wikitable" |-- ! Name ! Born-Died ! Term start ! Term end ! Political Party |-- |[[Major General]] [[Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi]] || 1924 - 1966 || [[16 January]] [[1966]] || [[29 July]] [[1966]] (deposed and murdered || [[Military of Nigeria|Military]] |-- |[[General]] [[Yakubu Gowon]] || 1934 - || [[1 August]] [[1966]] || [[29 July]] [[1975]] (deposed) || [[Military of Nigeria|Military]] |-- |[[General]] [[Murtala Mohammed]] || 1938 - 1976 || [[29 July]] [[1975]] || [[13 February]] [[1976]] (assassinated) || [[Military of Nigeria|Military]] |-- |[[General]] [[Olusegun Obasanjo]] (1st time) || 1937 - || [[13 February]] [[1976]] || [[1 October]] [[1979]] || [[Military of Nigeria|Military]] |-- |} === President of Nigeria (1979-1983) === {|class="wikitable" |-- ! Name ! Born-Died ! Term start ! Term end ! Political Party |-- |[[Shehu Shagari]] || 1925 - || [[1 October]] [[1979]] || [[31 December]] [[1983]] (deposed) || [[National Party of Nigeria|NPN]] |-- |} === Chairman of the Supreme Military Council of Nigeria (1983-1985) === {|class="wikitable" |-- ! Name ! Born-Died ! Term start ! Term end ! Political Party |-- |[[Muhammadu Buhari]] || 1942 - || [[31 December]] [[1983]] || [[August 27]] [[1985]] (deposed) || [[Military of Nigeria|Military]] |-- |} === President of the Armed Forces Ruling Council of Nigeria (1985-1993) === {|class="wikitable" |-- ! Name ! Born-Died ! Term start ! Term end ! Political Party |-- |[[General]] [[Ibrahim Babangida]] || 1941 - || [[27 August]] [[1985]] || [[26 August]] [[1993]] (resigned) || [[Military of Nigeria|Military]] |-- |} === Interim Head of State of Nigeria (1993) === {|class="wikitable" |-- ! Name ! Born-Died ! Term start ! Term end ! Political Party |-- |[[Ernest Adegunle Oladeinde Shonekan ]] || 1936 - || [[26 August]] [[1993]] || [[17 November]] [[1993]] (deposed) || None |-- |} === Chairmen of the Provisional Ruling Council of Nigeria (1993-1999) === {|class="wikitable" |-- ! Name ! Born-Died ! Term start ! Term end ! Political Party |-- |[[General]] [[Sani Abacha]] || 1943 - 1998 || [[17 November]] [[1993]] || [[8 June]] [[1998]] (died in office)|| [[Military of Nigeria|Military]] |-- |[[General]] [[Abdulsalami Abubakar]] || 1942 - || [[8 June]] [[1998]] || [[29 May]] [[1999]] || [[Military of Nigeria|Military]] |-- |} === Presidents of Nigeria (1999-Present) === {|class="wikitable" |-- ! Name ! Born-Died ! Term start ! Term end ! Political Party |-- |[[General]] [[Olusegun Obasanji]] (2nd time) || 1937 - || [[29 May]] [[1999]] || [[29 May]] [[2007]] || [[People's Democratic Party|PDP]] |-- |[[Umaru Yar'Adua]] || 1951 - || [[29 May]] [[2007]] || Present || [[People's Democratic Party|PDP]] |-- |} == 2007 election == {{Nigerian presidential election, 2007}} == See also == * [[Seal of the President of Nigeria]] == External links == * [http://www.geocities.com/editingediting/birthplaceofNigerianPM.htm Birthplaces of Nigerian elected Presidents (and Prime Minsters)] {{Nigerian_Heads_of_State}} [[Category:Lists of presidents|Nigeria]] [[Category:Politics of Nigeria]] [[Category:Presidents of Nigeria|*]] [[Category:Government of Nigeria]] [[de:Liste der Staatsoberhäupter Nigerias]] [[es:Presidente de Nigeria]] [[fr:Liste des chefs d'État du Nigéria]] [[ig:President of Naigeria]] [[id:Daftar presiden Nigeria]] [[ja:ナイジェリアの大統領]] [[pl:Prezydenci Nigerii]] [[sv:Lista över Nigerias statsöverhuvuden]] [[yo:Ààrẹ ilẹ̀ Naìjírìà]]