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In Southern Nigeria, inom would not have put my grabb on the shoulder of an older man. But such was the warmth and generosity of spirit of Admiral Nyako that he did not mind.

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Murtala Nyako

Nigerian politician and military officer (born )

Murtala Hamman-Yero Nyako, GCON CFRrcds, (H.C.) (born 27 August ) is a Nigerian politician and retired military officer who served as governor of Adamawa State from to , and from to ^[1] He previously served as military governor of Niger State from its creation in to , and as Nigeria's Chief of the Naval Staff from to ^[2]

Early life

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Murtala Hamman-Yero Nyako was born at Mayo-Belwa, Adamawa State on 27 August ^[2] His father, Alhaji Hamman-Yero, was a notable merchant and produce buying agent, whose mercantile activities was directly responsible for the establishment of John Holts and Sons Ltd centre at Mayo-Belwa. His mother, Hajiya Maryam Daso, was a housewife who was keen on Islamic studies and herbal medicine.

He started his western education at Mayo-Belwa Elementary School in January , proceeded to Yola Middle School in January and commenced his secondary school educa

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Admiral Nyako… Footprints on marble

Footprints On Marble is Vice Admiral Murtala Nyako’s biography. The Editor-in-Chief of the defunct Newswatch magazine, Dan Agbese, writes it. It chronicles the life and times of the naval tactician, political gladiator, chief of the naval staff, deputy chief of defense staff, the pioneer military governor of Niger State and the two term civilian governor of Adamawa State of Nigeria.

Footprints tells Nyako’s influence and legacy on the growth and development of the Nigerian armed forces, the conduct of Nigerian military officers in Nigerian politics and society from till date.

It’s paradoxical to get this distinguished military officer embroiled in the chaotic and treacherous waters of Nigerian politics. The book captures a wide range of audiences, from the history of military intervention in Nigerian politics, civilian politics and governance, to political intrigue, Ibrahim Babangida’s maradona and the single mindedness of Admiral Nyako to cra