Hassan Katsina

Hassan Katsina (31 March 1933 – 24 July 1995) was a Nigerian General and son of Usman Nagogo, the emir of Katsina from 1944-1981. He was governor of the Northern Region of Nigeria from 1966-1967. During the Nigerian civil war, he was the Chief of Staff, Army and later became the deputy Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters under the administration of Yakubu Gowon.

Read more about Hassan Katsina:  Early Life and Education, Military Career, Military Governor, Later Life

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