George Innih
| George Agbazika Innih | |
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| General Officer Commanding 1 Division Nigerian Army | |
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In office October 1979 – April 1980 |
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| Preceded by | Brig P.A. Eromobor |
| Succeeded by | Maj-Gen. D.N. Jemibewon |
| Governor, Bendel State, Nigeria | |
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In office 2 August 1975 – March 1976 |
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| Preceded by | Samuel Ogbemudia |
| Succeeded by | Husaini Abdullahi |
| Governor, Kwara State, Nigeria | |
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In office 1976–1978 |
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| Preceded by | Ibrahim Taiwo |
| Succeeded by | Sunday Ifere |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
25 September 1938 Agenebode, Etsako East, Edo State, Nigeria |
| Died | 15 August 2002 (aged 63) Germany |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Military service | |
| Service/branch | Nigerian Army |
| Years of service | 1962–1980 |
| Rank | Major General |
George Agbazika Innih (25 September 1938 – 15 August 2002) was a Nigerian Army General and Statesman. He was the Military Governor of Bendel and Kwara States.
George Agbazika Innih was born on September 25, 1938 at Agenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area (LGA) of Edo State. He was educated at catholic school, Akure, the Government school in Warri, the Holy cross catholic school in Benin City and Edo College, Benin City.
He joined the army, and was trained at Mons Officer Cadet School in Aldershot, England (1962), then at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, England (1962–1964) and 1972. He was appointed Platoon Commander, 4th Infantry Battalion, Ibadan (1964–65), Deputy Military Secretary, Supreme Headquarters, Lagos, Colonel General Staff 3rd Marine Commando (1968–69) and Brigade Commander, 5 Infantry Brigade, Onitsha 1974-74.
After the coup of 29 July 1975 by Brigadier Murtala Mohammed, he was made Military Governor of Bendel State, since split into Edo State and Delta State. Soon after taking control, he dissolved the executive council and the boards of statutory corporations, suspended all contract awards, and set up committees to review finances and projects undertaken by his predecessor Samuel Ogbemudia. Several serving officers were retired from service.
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