John Nanzip Shagaya
John Nanzip Shagaya (Danburam Langtang II) (2 September 1942 – 11 February 2018) was a Nigerian senator and former military officer who was 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 People's Democratic Party(PDP) . As a non commissioned officer (NCO) with the 2nd Reconnaissance Squadron in Abeokuta, he participated in the Nigerian counter-coup of 1966.
John Nanzip Shagaya | |
|---|---|
| Nigerian Senator from Plateau South | |
| In office May 2007 – May 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Cosmos Niagwan |
| Succeeded by | Victor Lar |
| Commander of the ECOMOG Peacekeeping Force, Liberia | |
| In office October 1993 – December 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Brig-Gen. T. Olurin |
| Succeeded by | Maj-Gen. J.M. Inienger |
| Federal Minister of Internal Affairs | |
| In office 1985–1990 | |
| Preceded by | Mohammed Magoro |
| Succeeded by | Lambert Gwom |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 September 1942 Langtang, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now in Plateau State, Nigeria) |
| Died | 11 February 2018 (aged 75) Amper, Kanke, Plateau State, Nigeria |
| Political party | People's Democratic Party (PDP) |
| Children | Late Nanpon, Nansak, Chalya, Simdul, Hussaina Nandir, Nanzip jnr. (Sign P.A.W) |
| Alma mater | Nigerian Military School |
| Profession | Soldier, Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Nigeria |
| Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
| Years of service | 1964–1993 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands | Field Commander, ECOMOG Peacekeeping Force in Liberia (1993) |
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