David Jemibewon
David Medayese Jemibewon (ⓘ) (born 20 July 1940) is a retired Nigerian Army major general who served as military governor of the now defunct Western State (August 1975 – March 1976) during the military regime of General Murtala Muhammed, governor of Oyo State after it had been created from part of the old Western State (March 1976 -July 1978) during the military regime of General Olusegun Obasanjo, and later as Minister of Police Affairs in the cabinet of President Olusegun Obasanjo after the return to democracy (1999 to 2000). He was a contender for the Kogi West Senatorial District in Kogi State.
Major General David Jemibewon | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Police Affairs | |
| In office 1999–2000 | |
| Succeeded by | Stephen Akiga |
| Military Governor of Oyo State | |
| In office March 1976 – July 1978 | |
| Succeeded by | Col. Paul Tarfa |
| Military Governor of Western State | |
| In office August 1975 – March 1976 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 July 1940 |
| Alma mater | NMTC Mons Officer Cadet School University of Lagos Ahmadu Bello University United States Army Command and General Staff College |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Nigeria |
| Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
| Years of service | 1960–1983 |
| Rank | Major General |
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