List of heads of state of Biafra

President of the
Republic of Biafra

Formation 30 May 1967
First holder Odumegwu Ojukwu
Final holder Philip Effiong
Abolished 12 January 1970

The President of Biafra was the head of state of the Republic of Biafra, a secessionist state in south-eastern Nigeria which existed from 30 May 1967 to 15 January 1970. Biafra had two presidents during its existence.

Presidents of Biafra (1967–1970)

(Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office)

Tenure Portrait Incumbent Affiliation Notes
Republic of BiafraUnilateral Declaration of Independence from Nigeria
30 May 1967 to 8 January 1970Odumegwu Ojukwu, PresidentMilFled to Côte d'Ivoire at the end of the Nigerian Civil War
8 January 1970 to 12 January 1970 Philip Effiong, PresidentMilSurrendered Biafra to Nigeria
12 January 1970Reintegration into Nigeria

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See also

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