Here’s a list of the military presidents of Nigeria, including their years in office and the number of years they served:
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Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
- Years in Office: 1966 (January - July)
- Years Served: Less than 1 year
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General Yakubu Gowon
- Years in Office: 1966-1975
- Years Served: 9 years
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General Murtala Mohammed
- Years in Office: 1975-1976
- Years Served: 1 year
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General Olusegun Obasanjo
- Years in Office: 1976-1979
- Years Served: 3 years
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Major General Muhammadu Buhari
- Years in Office: 1983-1985
- Years Served: 2 years
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General Ibrahim Babangida
- Years in Office: 1985-1993
- Years Served: 8 years
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Chief Ernest Shonekan (Interim Government)
- Years in Office: 1993
- Years Served: Less than 1 year
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General Sani Abacha
- Years in Office: 1993-1998
- Years Served: 5 years
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General Abdulsalami Abubakar
- Years in Office: 1998-1999
- Years Served: 1 year
These military leaders played significant roles in Nigeria's political history, each influencing the country's governance during their respective tenures.