John Nanzip Shagaya
| John Nanzip Shagaya | |
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| National Senator | |
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In office May 2007 – May 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Cosmos Niagwan |
| Succeeded by | Victor Lar |
| Constituency | Plateau South |
| Federal Minister of Internal Affairs | |
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In office 1985–1990 |
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| Preceded by | Mohammed Magoro |
| Succeeded by | Lambert Gwom |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 September 1942 |
| Political party | People's Democratic Party (PDP) |
| Alma mater | Nigerian Military School |
| Profession | Retired Soldier, Politician |
| Military service | |
| Service/branch | Nigerian Army |
| Years of service | 1964 – 1993 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
John Nanzip Shagaya is a Nigerian senator and former senior military officer who was elected in April 2007 to represent the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State as member of the Nigerian Senate for Plateau South. He ran for reelection in April 2011 on the Labour Party (LP) platform, but was defeated by Victor Lar of the PDP. As a non commissioned officer (NCO) with the 2nd Reconnaissance Squadron in Abeokuta, he participated in the Nigerian Counter-Coup of 1966.
John Shagaya was born on September, 2nd 1942 to Mallam Sikji Miri Wazhi (alias SHAGAYA) and Mrs. Maryamu Zwancit. He attended Junior Primary School at Nyer, and Sudan United Mission Primary School, Langtang (1952–1959). He studied at the Nigerian Military School Zaria 1960-1964.
After graduation, Shagaya was posted to the Nigerian Army Corps, then posted to 3 Marine Commando when he gained his commission as Second Lieutenant. He participated with the Marine Commando in the Nigeria Civil War (1967–1970). Later appointments included Grade Three staff officer Nigeria Army School of Infantry, Jaji, Director of Cadets, Nigerian Defence Academy, Director of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, Brigade Commander, 9 Mechanised Infantry Brigade, Military Secretary, Army Headquarters, and General Officer Commanding, 1st Mechanised Infantry Division
Under the Military government of General Ibrahim Babangida, Shagaya was Federal Minister of Internal Affairs, a member of the Armed Forces Ruling Council and a member of the Police Council. He also served as chairman of the committee set up in 1987 to decide on Nigeria's membership of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference. Shagaya was involved in drafting the main protocols for the Economic Community of West African States. As a member of the National Boundary Commission, he helped resolve disputes with Benin and Chad.
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