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Tunde Idiagbon was born on 14 September, 1943 in Ilorin, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria), is a De facto deputy head of state of Nigeria from 1983 to 1985. Discover Tunde Idiagbon's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 56 years old?
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56 years old |
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Virgo |
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14 September, 1943 |
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14 September |
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Ilorin, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria) |
| Date of death |
1999 |
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Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria |
| Nationality |
Niger
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Tunde Idiagbon Height, Weight & Measurements
At 56 years old, Tunde Idiagbon height not available right now. We will update Tunde Idiagbon's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Tunde Idiagbon's Wife?
His wife is Biodun Idiagbon
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Biodun Idiagbon |
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Tunde Idiagbon Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Tunde Idiagbon worth at the age of 56 years old? Tunde Idiagbon’s income source is mostly from being a successful deputy. He is from Niger. We have estimated Tunde Idiagbon's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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deputy |
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Babatunde "Tunde" Abdulbaki Idiagbon (14 September 1943 – 24 March 1999) was a Nigerian general who served as the 6th Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters (second-in-command) under military head of state General Muhammadu Buhari from 1983 to 1985.
Idiagbon was born into the family of his father Hassan Dogo who is of Fulani ancestry and mother Ayisatu Iyabeji Hassan Idiagbon on 14 September 1943 in Ilorin, Kwara State.
He attended United Primary School, Ilorin from 1950 to 1952 and Okesuna Senior Primary School, Ilorin, 1953–57.
He received his secondary education at the Nigeria Military School, Zaria between 1958 and 62.
In 1962, Idiagbon joined the Nigerian Army by enrolling in the Nigerian Military Training College (NMTC).
From 1962 to 1965, Idiagbon attended the Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul (PMA Kakul), Abbottabad, Pakistan, where he obtained a bachelor's degree in economics.
In February 1964, the college was renamed the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA).
Upon arrival to Nigeria from Pakistan he was commissioned second lieutenant in April 1965.
He was company commander, 4th Battalion from August 1965 to February 1966.
He was also a key member of Nigeria's military governments between 1966 and 1979, serving as a military administrator of Borno State under General Olusegun Obasanjo's military government.
In 1966 he studied for the junior commander course at the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna.
From 1966 to 1967 he also served as an intelligence officer, 4th Battalion and General Staff Officer, 3rd Intelligence, 1st Sector.
He was promoted to the rank of lieutenant in 1966.
He fought in the Nigerian Civil War and was made commanding officer, 20 Battalion from October 1967 to February 1968.
In 1968, he was promoted to the rank of captain.
He was the commanding officer, 125 Battalion, from 1968 to 1970 - a dreaded fighting unit.
In 1970, he was promoted to the rank of major.
He was made brigade major and deputy commander, 33 Brigade from March 1970 to March 1971 and the commander, 29 Brigade from March 1971 to December 1972.
In January 1973 he served as the general staff officer, Grade 1 and later, principal staff officer (PSO), Supreme Military Headquarters.
He was promoted to lieutenant colonel in 1974.
He was made brigade commander, 31 and 15 Brigades from August 1975 to August 1978.
In 1976, Idiagbon proceeded to the Command and Staff College in Quetta, Pakistan, for further military training.
In July 1978 he was promoted to the rank of colonel.
From August 1978 to October 1979, the military Head of State, General Obasanjo appointed Idiagbon as the military administrator (position now called governor) of Borno State, Nigeria.
He was appointed as the director of manpower (manning) and planning, Army Headquarters in October 1979.
In May 1980 he was promoted to the rank of brigadier-general.
In 1981, he attended the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos, Plateau state, Nigeria and in 1982 he attended the International Defence Management Course, Naval Postgraduate School, US.
He was the military secretary of the Nigerian Army from 1981 to 1983.
General Muhammadu Buhari made Idiagbon his second-in-command as Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters from 31 December 1983 to 27 August 1985.
Described as a thorough military man, he played a key role as the hallmark of Buhari's military government.
In April 1984, Idiagbon announced the introduction of a new currency for Nigeria.
He said the new currency would keep the same name, but the colors of bills would be different.
He also announced limits to currency exchange for corporations and individuals.
The individual limit was $7,000.
He said any corporation or individual exchanging in excess of the limit had to explain where the money came from and needed government clearance.
According to Idiagbon the major cause of the nation's economic problems "is the deliberate sabotage of the Nigerian currency through large-scale illegal trafficking of the currency".
Idiagbon was promoted to the rank of major-general in 1985.
He controlled all visible instruments of national, political, governmental and administrative powers.
Idiagbon was responsible for introducing, announcing and implementing many of the government's major policies, they include:
The five phases of the War Against Indiscipline which Idiagbon announced and implemented were:
