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Colonel '''Yohanna Ateyan Madaki''' (1941 - 2006) was Governor of [[Gongola State]] and then of [[Benue State]], [[Nigeria]] during the military regime of General [[Ibrahim Babangida]].<ref name=wstate>{{cite web
Colonel '''Yohanna Ateyan Madaki''' (1941–2006) was Governor of [[Gongola State]] and then of [[Benue State]], [[Nigeria]] during the military regime of General [[Ibrahim Babangida]].<ref name=wstate>{{cite web
|url=http://www.worldstatesmen.org/Nigeria_federal_states.htm
|url=http://www.worldstatesmen.org/Nigeria_federal_states.htm
|title=Nigerian States
|title=Nigerian States
|publisher=WorldStatesmen
|publisher=WorldStatesmen
|accessdate=2010-1-3}}</ref>
|accessdate=2010-01-03}}</ref>


==Background==
==Background==


Yohanna Madaki was born in 1948 in [[Zuturum]], [[Zangon Kataf]] Local Government Area in [[Kaduna State]]. After completing his primary education he enlisted as a private in the Nigerian Army. He progressed to [[Nigeria Defence Academy]], [[Kaduna]], receiving a commission as 2<sup>nd</sup> Lieutenant in the Army on completion of his course.
Yohanna Madaki was born in 1948 in [[Zuturum]], [[Zangon Kataf]] Local Government Area in [[Kaduna State]]. After completing his primary education he enlisted as a private in the Nigerian Army. He progressed to [[Nigeria Defence Academy]], [[Kaduna]], receiving a commission as 2<sup>nd</sup> Lieutenant in the Army on completion of his course.
He saw active service during the [[Nigerian civil war]]. Later he served in various posts, including Colonel General Staff in the 2<sup>nd</sup> mechanized division, [[Ibadan]]. He was posted to the Nigerian Army Legal Services Department, 1984-85, and was a member of the Special Military Tribunal, Ibadan Zone (1984-1985).
He saw active service during the [[Nigerian civil war]]. Later he served in various posts, including Colonel General Staff in the 2<sup>nd</sup> mechanized division, [[Ibadan]]. He was posted to the Nigerian Army Legal Services Department, 1984–85, and was a member of the Special Military Tribunal, Ibadan Zone (1984–1985).
While posted in Ibadan, he read for his Law Degree at the [[University of Ibadan]], completed his studies at the [[Nigerian Law School]] and was called to the Bar in 1985.<ref>{{cite web
While posted in Ibadan, he read for his Law Degree at the [[University of Ibadan]], completed his studies at the [[Nigerian Law School]] and was called to the Bar in 1985.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://greaterbenue.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=120&Itemid=173
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|title=Colonel Yohanna Madaki
|title=Colonel Yohanna Madaki
|publisher=Benue State Government
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==Military Governor==
==Military Governor==
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|title=Benue State at 30: The people and their struggles
|author=Tyodzua Atim
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|date=01.30.2006
|date=2006-01-30
|publisher=ThisDay
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While governor of Gongola State in 1985, in a controversial action he sacked the Emir of [[Muri (Nigeria)|Muri]] in the present day [[Taraba State]], saying "I have dealt a lethal blow to feudalism." His grounds were the confiscation of land by the Emir from the local people. The land was returned to the original owners.<ref>{{cite web
While governor of Gongola State in 1985, in a controversial action he sacked the Emir of [[Muri (Nigeria)|Muri]] in the present day [[Taraba State]], saying "I have dealt a lethal blow to feudalism." His grounds were the confiscation of land by the Emir from the local people. The land was returned to the original owners.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.rogerblench.info/Development/Nigeria/Conflict%20resolution/Final%20Report%20TRs%20September%2006.pdf
|url=http://www.rogerblench.info/Development/Nigeria/Conflict%20resolution/Final%20Report%20TRs%20September%2006.pdf
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|publisher=DFID, Nigeria
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|date=9 November 2006
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==Later career==
==Later career==
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In this role, in May 2003 he described a trip to various countries of the campaign organisation of [[All Nigeria People's Party]] (ANPP) presidential candidate, General [[Muhammadu Buhari]], as an act of treason.<ref>{{cite web
In this role, in May 2003 he described a trip to various countries of the campaign organisation of [[All Nigeria People's Party]] (ANPP) presidential candidate, General [[Muhammadu Buhari]], as an act of treason.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://news.biafranigeriaworld.com/archive/2003/may/16/089.html
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|publisher=Daily Trust
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Colonel Yohanna Ateyan Madaki (rtd) died on 21 May 2006 in a London hospital after a brief illness.<ref name=obit/>
Colonel Yohanna Ateyan Madaki (rtd) died on 21 May 2006 in a London hospital after a brief illness.<ref name=obit/>
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[[Category:2006 deaths]]
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[[Category:Governors of Benue State]]
[[Category:Governors of Benue State]]



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Yohanna Madaki
Military Governor of Gongola State
In office
August 1985 – August 1986
Preceded byMohammed Jega
Succeeded byDavid Jang
Military Governor of Benue State
In office
August 1986 – September 1986
Preceded byJonah David Jang
Succeeded byIshaya Bakut
Personal details
Born14 September 1941
Zuturum, Zangon Kataf LGA, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Died21 May 2006(2006-05-21) (aged 64)

Colonel Yohanna Ateyan Madaki (1941–2006) was Governor of Gongola State and then of Benue State, Nigeria during the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida.[1]

Background

Yohanna Madaki was born in 1948 in Zuturum, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area in Kaduna State. After completing his primary education he enlisted as a private in the Nigerian Army. He progressed to Nigeria Defence Academy, Kaduna, receiving a commission as 2nd Lieutenant in the Army on completion of his course. He saw active service during the Nigerian civil war. Later he served in various posts, including Colonel General Staff in the 2nd mechanized division, Ibadan. He was posted to the Nigerian Army Legal Services Department, 1984–85, and was a member of the Special Military Tribunal, Ibadan Zone (1984–1985). While posted in Ibadan, he read for his Law Degree at the University of Ibadan, completed his studies at the Nigerian Law School and was called to the Bar in 1985.[2]

Military Governor

Yohanna Madaki was appointed Governor of Gongola State in 1985, and was posted from Gongola State to Benue State as the Military Governor from August to September 1986.[1] In his brief administration of Benue State he was not able to achieve much.[3] While governor of Gongola State in 1985, in a controversial action he sacked the Emir of Muri in the present day Taraba State, saying "I have dealt a lethal blow to feudalism." His grounds were the confiscation of land by the Emir from the local people. The land was returned to the original owners.[4]

Later career

Yohanna Madaki retired in 1986 and entered legal practice in Kaduna. He was engaged in many legal battles, often providing service free of charge to needy people, particularly those in the military. He engaged in a prolonged legal battle to save former military governor of Rivers State, Major General Zamani Lekwot from execution. In later years he became the national legal adviser of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).[5] In this role, in May 2003 he described a trip to various countries of the campaign organisation of All Nigeria People's Party (ANPP) presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari, as an act of treason.[6]

Colonel Yohanna Ateyan Madaki (rtd) died on 21 May 2006 in a London hospital after a brief illness.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b "Nigerian States". WorldStatesmen. Retrieved 2010-01-03.
  2. ^ "Colonel Yohanna Madaki". Benue State Government. Retrieved 2010-01-03.
  3. ^ Tyodzua Atim (2006-01-30). "Benue State at 30: The people and their struggles". ThisDay. Retrieved 2010-01-03.
  4. ^ Roger Blench, Selbut Longtau, Umar Hassan, Martin Walsh (9 November 2006). "The Role of Traditional Rulers in Conflict Prevention and Mediation in Nigeria" (PDF). DFID, Nigeria. Retrieved 2010-01-03.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ a b Sani Babadoko (May 22, 2006). "Col Yohanna Madaki is dead". BNW News. Retrieved 2010-01-03.
  6. ^ Isa Umar Gusau (May 16, 2003). "ANPP's campaign treasonable – Yohanna Madaki". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2010-01-03.

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