Abdullahi Shelleng
Abdullahi Shelleng | |
|---|---|
| Military Governor of Benue State | |
| In office 3 February 1976 – July 1978 | |
| Preceded by | Abdullahi Mohammed (Benue-Plateau) |
| Succeeded by | Adebayo Lawal |
| Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy | |
| In office 1982 – January 1984 | |
| Preceded by | Brig Zamani Lekwot |
| Succeeded by | Maj Gen Paul Tarfa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 January 1942 Shelleng, Numan LGA, Adamawa State, Nigeria |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Nigeria |
| Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
| Rank | Major General |
Abdullahi Shelleng (born 20 January 1942) was the first Military Governor of Benue State during the military regime of General Olusegun Obasanjo, after Benue State had been split from the old Benue-Plateau State. He ruled from 3 February 1976 to July 1978 .