Mobolaji Johnson
Mobolaji Olufunso Johnsonⓘ (9 February 1936 – 30 October 2019) was a Nigerian Army Brigadier who served as Military Administrator of the Federal territory of Lagos from January 1966 to May 1967 during the military regime of General Aguyi-Ironsi (to July 1966, and General Gowon subsequently), and then as Governor of Lagos State from May 1967 to July 1975 during the military regime of General Yakubu Gowon. As Governor of Lagos, his administration supervised the unpopular demolition of the Ajele Cemetery in the early 1970s.
Mobolaji Olufunso Johnson | |
|---|---|
| Military Governor of Lagos State | |
| In office 28 May 1967 – July 1975 | |
| Preceded by | position established |
| Succeeded by | Adekunle Lawal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 February 1936 Lagos, British Nigeria |
| Died | 30 October 2019 (aged 83) |
| Alma mater | Reagan Memorial Baptist School Methodist Boys' High School Lagos Mons Officer Cadet School R.M.A Sandhurst |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Nigeria |
| Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
| Years of service | 1959–1975 |
| Rank | Brigadier |
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