Abdullahi Shelleng

Abdullahi Shelleng (born 20 January 1942) was the first Military Governor of Benue State, Nigeria from 3 February 1976 to July 1978 during the military regime of General Olusegun Obasanjo, after Benue State had been split from the old Benue-Plateau State.

Major General
Abdullahi Shelleng
Military Governor of Benue State
In office
3 February 1976  July 1978
Preceded byAbdullahi Mohammed (Benue-Plateau)
Succeeded byAdebayo Hamid Lawal
Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy
In office
1982  January 1984
Preceded byBrig Zamani Lekwot
Succeeded byMaj Gen Paul Tarfa
Personal details
Born (1942-01-20) 20 January 1942
Shelleng, Numan LGA, Adamawa State, Nigeria
Military service
Allegiance Nigeria
Branch/service Nigerian Army
Rank Major General
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