Dele Cole (1940-2026) and his public service, By Eric Teniola
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General Murtala Mohammed became the head of state on 29 July 1975 after overthrowing General Yakubu Gowon. He established a committee on 7 August 1975 to create more states. Nigeria had 12 states at that time. The text mentions the public service of Dele Cole.
On 29 July, 1975, General Murtala Mohammed GCFR (8 November, 1938 – 13 February, 1976) became head of state by overthrowing General Yakubu Gowon GCFR (92). On 7 August, 1975, General Mohammed set up a committee on the creation of more states in the country. At that time, Nigeria had 12 states. The committee was […] The post Dele Cole (1940-2026) and his public service, By Eric Teniola appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .