Mention all the military president of Nigeria stating their year and number of years in office

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Here’s a list of the military presidents of Nigeria, including their years in office and the number of years they served:

  1. Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi

    • Years in Office: 1966 (January - July)
    • Years Served: Less than 1 year
  2. General Yakubu Gowon

    • Years in Office: 1966-1975
    • Years Served: 9 years
  3. General Murtala Mohammed

    • Years in Office: 1975-1976
    • Years Served: 1 year
  4. General Olusegun Obasanjo

    • Years in Office: 1976-1979
    • Years Served: 3 years
  5. Major General Muhammadu Buhari

    • Years in Office: 1983-1985
    • Years Served: 2 years
  6. General Ibrahim Babangida

    • Years in Office: 1985-1993
    • Years Served: 8 years
  7. Chief Ernest Shonekan (Interim Government)

    • Years in Office: 1993
    • Years Served: Less than 1 year
  8. General Sani Abacha

    • Years in Office: 1993-1998
    • Years Served: 5 years
  9. 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.