As the first military governor of Kwara State, Brigadier Bamigboye held a significant position in Nigerian history, holding the position from May 1967 to July 1975. His appointment followed the division of Kwara from the former Northern Region in the midst of the Nigerian Civil War, under General Yakubu Gowon’s military rule. Bamigboye oversaw significant advancements in the area during his time there, with an emphasis on infrastructure, healthcare, and education. As a result of his leadership, Kwara became one of the newly independent states in Nigeria and helped establish the foundation for the state’s future development. Several institutions that still benefit the people of Kwara today were established as part of his legacy.
The political structure of contemporary Nigeria was shaped during this pivotal period in Nigerian history when new states were established to encourage stability and prosperity in the region.
