Murtala Nyako | |
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| Governor of Adamawa State | |
| In office 29 April 2008 – 15 July 2014 | |
| Deputy | Bala James Ngilari |
| Preceded by | James Shaibu Barka (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Umaru Fintiri (acting) |
| In office 29 May 2007 – 26 February 2008 | |
| Deputy | Bala James Ngilari |
| Preceded by | Boni Haruna |
| Succeeded by | James Shaibu Barka (acting) |
| Chief of Naval Staff | |
| In office January 1990 – February 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Vice Adm. Patrick Koshoni |
| Succeeded by | Vice Adm. Dan Preston Omosola |
| Governor of Niger State | |
| In office February 1976 – December 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Okoh Ebitu Ukiwe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Murtala Hamman-Yero Nyako 27 August 1942 Mayo-Belwa, British Cameroon (now in Adamawa State, Nigeria) |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | All Progressive Congress |
| Other political affiliations | Peoples Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Binta Nyako |
| Alma mater | Britannia Royal Naval College |
| Occupation |
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| Website | Personal website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Nigeria |
| Branch/service |  Nigerian Navy |
| Years of service | 1963–1993 |
| Rank |  Vice Admiral |
Murtala Hamman-Yero Nyako, GCON CFR rcds, D.Agric. (H.C.) (born 27 August 1942) is a Nigerian politician and retired military officer who served as governor of Adamawa State from 2007 to 2008, and from 2008 to 2014.[1] He previously served as military governor of Niger State from its creation in 1976 to 1977, and as Nigeria's Chief of the Naval Staff from 1990 to 1992.[2]
- ^ SPPU Adamawa State Government, "[www.adamawastatesppu.org]"
- ^ "Adamawa Emirate Council: SARKI YAMMA ADAMAWA". Adamawa Emirate. Archived from the original on 9 September 2010. Retrieved 25 March 2010.