Dominic Obukadata Oneya | |
|---|---|
| Administrator of Kano State | |
| In office 22 August 1996 – September 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Muhammadu Abdullahi Wase |
| Succeeded by | Aminu Isa Kontagora |
| Administrator of Benue State | |
| In office August 1998 – 29 May 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Aminu Isa Kontagora |
| Succeeded by | George Akume |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 May 1948 Apapa, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Died | 4 August 2021 (aged 73) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Nigeria |
| Branch/service |  Nigerian Army |
| Rank |  Brigadier General |
| Commands |
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Dominic Obukadata Oneya (26 May 1948 – 4 August 2021) was Administrator of Kano State, Nigeria from August 1996 to August 1998 during the military regime of General Sani Abacha, then Administrator of Benue State from August 1998 to May 1999 during the transitional regime of General Abdulsalami Abubakar, handing over power to the elected executive governor George Akume on 29 May 1999.[1][2]
Later, he became Chairman of the Nigeria Football Association.
- ^ "Nigerian States". World Statesmen. Retrieved 3 January 2010.
- ^ "Tribute to Brig-Gen Dominic Oneya". Daily Trust. 28 August 2021. Retrieved 6 June 2023.