Joshua Obademi
Joshua Obademi | |
|---|---|
| Administrator of Benue State | |
| In office 9 Dec 1993 – 14 Aug 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Moses Orshio Adasu |
| Succeeded by | Aminu Isa Kontagora |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 31, 1951 Ikaramu, Akoko North-East LGA, Ondo State, Nigeria |
Group Captain Joshua Obademi (born 31 March 1951) was Administrator of Benue State, Nigeria from December 1993 to August 1996 during the military regime of General Sani Abacha.[1][2]
Obademi was born on March 31, 1951, at Ikaramu in
Appointments included Officer Commanding Armament Squadron, Central Logistics Wing, Lagos (July 1976 - March 1978); Officer Commanding Armament Sub-Depot, NAF Station, Kaduna (1981–1982); Staff Officer (Works) Nigeria Airforce Headquarters (1983–1985); Staff Officer (Armament) Nigeria Airforce Headquarters (1985–1987); Commander, Central Armament Depot, Makurdi (1987–1990); Director of Armament, Nigeria Airforce Headquarters (April 1990 - 1993). In January 1993, he was posted to the Defence Industries Corporation. Kaduna as Director of Production. In October, 1993 he was posted back to NAF Headquarters Lagos as Director of Armament.[3]
General Sani Abacha appointed Obademi as Military Administrator of Benue State in North-Central Nigeria on December 9, 1993, a post he held until 14 Aug 1996.[1] During his administration, there were outbreaks of religious violence. He stated concern that the activities of fanatics posed a serious threat to security and development, and said "workable strategies" had been put in place to curb further religious unrest.[4] He promoted functional literacy for women in the state, as a means to improve health and economic development.[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Nigerian States". WorldStatesmen. Retrieved 2010-01-03.
- ^ Quadri, Opeyemi (2019-02-04). "History Of Benue State: Past Governors From 1976 Till Date And Natural Resources". Actionable Info. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ a b "Group Capt. Joshua Obademi". Government of Benue State. Archived from the original on 2011-07-11. Retrieved 2010-01-03.
- ^ "Nigerian Military Authorities Pledge to Curb Religious Violence". Compass Direct. Aug 22, 1996. Retrieved 2010-01-03.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Promoting Health Through Women's Functional Literacy and Intersectoral Activity" (PDF). World Health Organization. 24 November 1994. Retrieved 2010-01-03.
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