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{{Short description|Nigerian politician and brigadier general (1948–2021)}}
{{Infobox Governor
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2024}}
|name = Dominic Obukadata Oneya
{{Infobox officeholder
|image =
|office1 = Administrator of Kano State
|name = Dominic Obukadata Oneya
|honorific_prefix = [[Brigadier general|Brigadier General]]
|term_start1 = August 22, 1996
|term_end1 = September 1998
|image =
|predecessor1 = [[Muhammadu Abdullahi Wase]]
|caption =
|successor1 = [[Aminu Isa Kontagora]]
|office1 = Administrator of Kano State
|term_start1 = 22 August 1996
|office2 = Administrator of Benue State
|term_start2 = August 1998
|term_end1 = September 1998
|predecessor1 = [[Muhammadu Abdullahi Wase]]
|term_end2 = 29 May 1999
|predecessor2 = [[Aminu Isa Kontagora]]
|successor1 = [[Aminu Isa Kontagora]]
|successor2 = [[George Akume]]
|office2 = Administrator of Benue State
|term_start2 = August 1998
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1948|5|26}}
|birth_place = Apapa, [[lagos State]], [[Nigeria]]
|term_end2 = 29 May 1999
|death_date =
|predecessor2 = [[Aminu Isa Kontagora]]
|party =
|successor2 = [[George Akume]]
|birth_date = 26 May 1948
|birth_place = Apapa, [[Lagos State]], [[Colonial Nigeria|Nigeria]]
|death_date = {{Death date and age|2021|8|4|1948|5|26|df=y}}
|party =
|allegiance = {{flag|Nigeria}}
|branch = [[File:Flag of the Nigerian Army Headquarters.svg|21px]] [[Nigerian Army]]
|rank = [[File:Nigeria-Army-OF-6.svg|20px]] [[Brigadier General]]
|commands =
*Adjutant, 31 Infantry Battalion (1971–1972)
*Commandant, Nigerian Army Physical Training School, Zaria (1985–1987)
*Commander, 82 Motorized Infantry Brigade, Kano (1993–1995)
*Commander, 16 Battalion, Nigerian ECOMOG Contingent in Liberia
}}
}}


Brigadier-General '''Dominic Obukadata Oneya''' 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.<ref name=wstate>{{cite web
'''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.<ref name=wstate>{{cite web|url=https://www.worldstatesmen.org/Nigeria_federal_states.htm|title=Nigerian States|publisher=World Statesmen|access-date=3 January 2010}}</ref><ref name="Daily Trust 2021">{{cite news|title=Tribute to Brig-Gen Dominic Oneya|work=Daily Trust|date=28 August 2021|url=https://dailytrust.com/tribute-to-brig-gen-dominic-oneya/|access-date=6 June 2023}}</ref>

|url=http://www.worldstatesmen.org/Nigeria_federal_states.htm
|title=Nigerian States
|publisher=WorldStatesmen
|accessdate=2010-01-03}}</ref>
Later, he became Chairman of the [[Nigeria Football Association]].
Later, he became Chairman of the [[Nigeria Football Association]].


==Birth and education==
==Birth and education==
Dominic Obukadata Oneya was born 26 May 1948 in [[Apapa]], Local Government Area, [[Lagos State]].<ref name=bio>{{cite web|url=http://greaterbenue.com/index2.php?option=com_content&do_pdf=1&id=127|title=Colonel Dominic Oneya|publisher=Government of Benue State of Nigeria|access-date=3 January 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711123514/http://greaterbenue.com/index2.php?option=com_content&do_pdf=1&id=127|archive-date=11 July 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>

His family is [[Urhobo people|Urhobo]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.waado.org/urhobohistory/Addresses_Lectures/mowoe_darah.html|title=Urhobo and the Mowoe Legacy|last=Darah|first=G.G.|date=10 August 2004|access-date=3 January 2010|archive-date=2 December 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101202184647/http://waado.org/UrhoboHistory/Addresses_Lectures/mowoe_darah.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Dominic Obukadata Oneya was born 26 May 1948 in [[Apapa]], Local Government Area, [[Lagos state]].<ref name=bio>{{cite web
His origins are in [[Agbarho]], [[Ughelli North]] Local Government Area, [[Delta State]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.globasuretech.com/about-us/board-of-directors/|title=Brig. General Dominic Oneya (Rtd) – Chairman|work=Globasure|access-date=14 February 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120206031857/http://www.globasuretech.com/about-us/board-of-directors/|archive-date=6 February 2012}}</ref>
|url=http://greaterbenue.com/index2.php?option=com_content&do_pdf=1&id=127
|title=Colonel Dominic Oneya
|publisher=Government of Benue State of Nigeria
|accessdate=2010-01-03}}</ref>
His family is [[Urhobo people|Urhobo]].<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.waado.org/urhobohistory/Addresses_Lectures/mowoe_darah.html
|title=Urhobo and the Mowoe Legacy
|author=G.G. Darah
|date=August 10, 2004
|publisher=Guardian
|accessdate=2010-01-03}}</ref>
His origins are in [[Agbarho]], [[Ughelli North]] Local Government Area, [[Delta State]].<ref>{{cite web
|url = http://www.globasuretech.com/about-us/board-of-directors/
|title = Brig. General Dominic Oneya (Rtd) – Chairman
|publisher = Globasure
|accessdate = 2012-02-14
|deadurl = yes
|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20120206031857/http://www.globasuretech.com/about-us/board-of-directors/
|archivedate = 2012-02-06
|df =
}}</ref>
He attended the Baptist Academy, Yaba, [[Lagos]] (1962–1967), then enlisted in the [[Nigerian Defence Academy]] in May 1969, earning a commission in the
He attended the Baptist Academy, Yaba, [[Lagos]] (1962–1967), then enlisted in the [[Nigerian Defence Academy]] in May 1969, earning a commission in the
Infantry Corps in September 1971. Oneya attended the University of Ife, Ile-Ife (now [[Obafemi Awolowo University]]) (1977–1980), earning B.Sc degree in physical education. He attended the [[Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji|Command and Staff College, Jaji]], [[Kaduna]] (1983–1984) and the [[Canadian Land Force Command and Staff College]], [[Kingston, Ontario]], [[Canada]] (1987–1988).<ref name=bio/>
Infantry Corps in September 1971. Oneya attended the [[University of Ife]], Ile-Ife (now [[Obafemi Awolowo University]]) (1977–1980), earning B.Sc. degree in physical education. He attended the [[Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji|Command and Staff College, Jaji]], [[Kaduna]] (1983–1984) and the [[Canadian Land Force Command and Staff College]], [[Kingston, Ontario]], [[Canada]] (1987–1988).<ref name=bio/>


==Military career==
==Military career==
Command positions during his military career include:

Command positions during his military career include
Adjutant of 31 Infantry Battalion (1971–1972),
Adjutant of 31 Infantry Battalion (1971–1972),
Instructor at 4 Division Training School (1972–1973) and
Instructor at 4 Division Training School (1972–1973) and
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Director of administration, Training and Doctrine Command (1995-July 1996).<ref name=bio/>
Director of administration, Training and Doctrine Command (1995-July 1996).<ref name=bio/>


On 22 August 1996, General [[Sani Abacha]] appointed him Administrator of [[Kano State]], [[Nigeria]]. In August 1998 he traded places with [[Aminu Isa Kontagora]] to become Administrator of [[Benue State]] during the transitional regime of General [[Abdulsalami Abubakar]], handing over to the elected executive governor [[George Akume]] on 29 May 1999.<ref name=wstate/>
On 22 August 1996, General [[Sani Abacha]] appointed him Administrator of [[Kano State]], Nigeria. In August 1998, he traded places with [[Aminu Isa Kontagora]] to become Administrator of [[Benue State]] during the transitional regime of General [[Abdulsalami Abubakar]], handing over to the elected executive governor [[George Akume]] on 29 May 1999.<ref name=wstate/>
Akume had served as Permanent Secretary for Brigadier General Dominic Oneya.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/news/national/2009/dec/31/national-31-12-2009-04.htm|title=Suswam can't be Akume's boy –Gov's aide|last=Ejembi|first=Rose|date=31 December 2009|work=Daily Sun|access-date=3 January 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100124114928/https://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/news/national/2009/dec/31/national-31-12-2009-04.htm|archive-date=24 January 2010}}</ref>
Akume had served as Permanent Secretary for Brigadier General Dominic Oneya.<ref>{{cite web
While governor of Benue State he initiated a project to build a major fertilizer plant, with the government paying about N70 million for preliminary work. However, there were delays and setbacks, and the project was only completed in February 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newswatchngr.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1475&Itemid=47|title=Fertiliser Production Begins in Benue|last=Ocholi|first=Danusa|date=4 November 2009|work=[[Newswatch (Nigeria)|Newswatch]]|access-date=3 January 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727105009/https://www.newswatchngr.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1475&Itemid=47|archive-date=27 July 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|url = http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/news/national/2009/dec/31/national-31-12-2009-04.htm
|title = Suswam can’t be Akume’s boy –Gov’s aide
|author = ROSE EJEMBI
|date = December 31, 2009
|publisher = Daily Sun
|accessdate = 2010-01-03
|deadurl = yes
|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20100124114928/http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/news/national/2009/dec/31/national-31-12-2009-04.htm
|archivedate = January 24, 2010
|df =
}}</ref>
While governor of Benue State he initiated a project to build a major fertilizer plant, with the government paying about N70 million for preliminary work. However, there were delays and setbacks, and the project was only competed in February 2007.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.newswatchngr.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1475&Itemid=47
|title=Fertiliser Production Begins in Benue
|author=Danusa Ocholi
|date=4 November 2009
|publisher=Newswatch
|accessdate=2010-01-03}}</ref>


==Later career==
==Later career==
On 17 January 2000, Oneya was appointed Chairman of the Nigeria Football Association.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sport/football/africa/cup_of_nations/cup_news/609067.stm|date=18 January 2000|title=Nigerian soccer chief replaced|department=[[BBC Sport]]|access-date=3 January 2010}}</ref>


In February 2002, talking of a decision to replace [[Amodu Shaibu]] by [[Festus Onigbinde]] as manager, he said Nigeria should have gained more than a bronze medal at the [[African Nations Cup]], given the wealth of talent among Nigerian footballers. He was looking forward to stronger performances at the upcoming [[FIFA World Cup|World Cup]], the [[2004 Summer Olympics]] and the [[2003 All-Africa Games]] which would be hosted by Nigeria.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/africa/1832376.stm|date=20 February 2002|title=Oneya backs Shaibu's dismissal|department=BBC Sport|last=Obayiuwana|first=Osasu|access-date=3 January 2010}}</ref>
On 17 January 2000 Dominic Oneya was appointed Chairman of the Nigeria Football Association.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/sport/football/africa/cup_of_nations/cup_news/609067.stm
|date=18 January 2000
|title=Nigerian soccer chief replaced
|publisher=BBC Sport Online
|accessdate=2010-01-03}}</ref>
In February 2002, talking of a decision to replace [[Amodu Shaibu]] by [[Festus Onigbinde]] as manager, he said Nigeria should have gained more than a bronze medal at the [[African Nations Cup]], given the wealth of talent among Nigerian footballers. He was looking forward to stronger performances at the upcoming [[FIFA World Cup|World Cup]], the [[2004 Olympics]] and the [[2003 All-Africa Games]] which would be hosted by Nigeria.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/africa/1832376.stm
|date=20 February 2002
|title=Oneya backs Shaibu's dismissal
|publisher=BBC Sport Online
|author=Osasu Obayiuwana
|accessdate=2010-01-03}}</ref>


In July 2008 Dominic Oneya headed a team charged by the [[Nigerian National Sports Commission|National Sports Commission]] with investigating allegations of corruption in the local league, in response to comments from former Kano Pillars coach Kadiri Ikhana.<ref>{{cite web
In July 2008, Oneya headed a team charged by the [[Nigerian National Sports Commission|National Sports Commission]] with investigating allegations of corruption in the local league, in response to comments from former Kano Pillars coach Kadiri Ikhana.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/low/football/africa/7485258.stm|date=2 July 2008|title=Nigeria to investigate corruption|last=Okeleji|first=Oluwashina|department=BBC Sport|access-date=3 January 2010}}</ref>
Speaking on Lagos radio in December 2009, Oneya appealed to Nigerians to give [[Super Eagles]] Head Coach, [[Shuaibu Amodu]], a free rein to do his job.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/200912310651.html|work=[[Independent Nigeria|Daily Independent]]|title=Allow Amodu to Do His Job, Says Oneya|last=Ayantunji|first=Johnson|date=30 December 2009|access-date=3 January 2010|via=[[allAfrica]]}}</ref>
|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/low/football/africa/7485258.stm

|date=2 July 2008
==See also==
|title=Nigeria to investigate corruption
*[[List of governors of Benue State]]
|author=Oluwashina Okeleji
|publisher=BBC Sport Online
|accessdate=2010-01-03}}</ref>
Speaking on Lagos radio in December 2009, Dominic Oneya appealed to Nigerians to give [[Super Eagles]] Head Coach, [[Shuaibu Amodu]], a free rein to do his job.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/200912310651.html
|publisher=Daily Independent (Lagos)
|title=Allow Amodu to Do His Job, Says Oneya
|author=Johnson Ayantunji
|date=30 December 2009
|accessdate=2010-01-03}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
{{reflist|2}}
{{Reflist|2}}


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{{Governors of Kano State}}
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Latest revision as of 00:50, 1 November 2024

Brigadier General
Dominic Obukadata Oneya
Administrator of Kano State
In office
22 August 1996 – September 1998
Preceded byMuhammadu Abdullahi Wase
Succeeded byAminu Isa Kontagora
Administrator of Benue State
In office
August 1998 – 29 May 1999
Preceded byAminu Isa Kontagora
Succeeded byGeorge Akume
Personal details
Born26 May 1948
Apapa, Lagos State, Nigeria
Died4 August 2021(2021-08-04) (aged 73)
Military service
Allegiance Nigeria
Branch/service Nigerian Army
Rank Brigadier General
Commands
  • Adjutant, 31 Infantry Battalion (1971–1972)
  • Commandant, Nigerian Army Physical Training School, Zaria (1985–1987)
  • Commander, 82 Motorized Infantry Brigade, Kano (1993–1995)
  • Commander, 16 Battalion, Nigerian ECOMOG Contingent in Liberia

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.

Birth and education

[edit]

Dominic Obukadata Oneya was born 26 May 1948 in Apapa, Local Government Area, Lagos State.[3] His family is Urhobo.[4] His origins are in Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State.[5] He attended the Baptist Academy, Yaba, Lagos (1962–1967), then enlisted in the Nigerian Defence Academy in May 1969, earning a commission in the Infantry Corps in September 1971. Oneya attended the University of Ife, Ile-Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) (1977–1980), earning B.Sc. degree in physical education. He attended the Command and Staff College, Jaji, Kaduna (1983–1984) and the Canadian Land Force Command and Staff College, Kingston, Ontario, Canada (1987–1988).[3]

Military career

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Command positions during his military career include: Adjutant of 31 Infantry Battalion (1971–1972), Instructor at 4 Division Training School (1972–1973) and Instructor at Nigerian Army Military Training College, Jaji (1975–1977). As a Staff Officer from 1977 he served at Army Headquarters Lagos and in operations with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (1980–1981). He was Commandant of the Nigerian Army Physical Training School, Zaria (1985–1987), Directing Staff, Command and Staff College, Jaji (1987–1989) and Directing Staff, Ghana Armed Forces College Teshe, Ghana (1989–1991). He was appointed Commander, 82 Motorized Infantry Brigade, Kano (1993–1995), Commander, 16 Battalion, Nigerian ECOMOG Contingent in Liberia and then Director of administration, Training and Doctrine Command (1995-July 1996).[3]

On 22 August 1996, General Sani Abacha appointed him Administrator of Kano State, Nigeria. In August 1998, he traded places with Aminu Isa Kontagora to become Administrator of Benue State during the transitional regime of General Abdulsalami Abubakar, handing over to the elected executive governor George Akume on 29 May 1999.[1] Akume had served as Permanent Secretary for Brigadier General Dominic Oneya.[6] While governor of Benue State he initiated a project to build a major fertilizer plant, with the government paying about N70 million for preliminary work. However, there were delays and setbacks, and the project was only completed in February 2007.[7]

Later career

[edit]

On 17 January 2000, Oneya was appointed Chairman of the Nigeria Football Association.[8]

In February 2002, talking of a decision to replace Amodu Shaibu by Festus Onigbinde as manager, he said Nigeria should have gained more than a bronze medal at the African Nations Cup, given the wealth of talent among Nigerian footballers. He was looking forward to stronger performances at the upcoming World Cup, the 2004 Summer Olympics and the 2003 All-Africa Games which would be hosted by Nigeria.[9]

In July 2008, Oneya headed a team charged by the National Sports Commission with investigating allegations of corruption in the local league, in response to comments from former Kano Pillars coach Kadiri Ikhana.[10] Speaking on Lagos radio in December 2009, Oneya appealed to Nigerians to give Super Eagles Head Coach, Shuaibu Amodu, a free rein to do his job.[11]

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b "Nigerian States". World Statesmen. Retrieved 3 January 2010.
  2. ^ "Tribute to Brig-Gen Dominic Oneya". Daily Trust. 28 August 2021. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
  3. ^ a b c "Colonel Dominic Oneya". Government of Benue State of Nigeria. Archived from the original on 11 July 2011. Retrieved 3 January 2010.
  4. ^ Darah, G.G. (10 August 2004). "Urhobo and the Mowoe Legacy". Archived from the original on 2 December 2010. Retrieved 3 January 2010.
  5. ^ "Brig. General Dominic Oneya (Rtd) – Chairman". Globasure. Archived from the original on 6 February 2012. Retrieved 14 February 2012.
  6. ^ Ejembi, Rose (31 December 2009). "Suswam can't be Akume's boy –Gov's aide". Daily Sun. Archived from the original on 24 January 2010. Retrieved 3 January 2010.
  7. ^ Ocholi, Danusa (4 November 2009). "Fertiliser Production Begins in Benue". Newswatch. Archived from the original on 27 July 2011. Retrieved 3 January 2010.
  8. ^ "Nigerian soccer chief replaced". BBC Sport. 18 January 2000. Retrieved 3 January 2010.
  9. ^ Obayiuwana, Osasu (20 February 2002). "Oneya backs Shaibu's dismissal". BBC Sport. Retrieved 3 January 2010.
  10. ^ Okeleji, Oluwashina (2 July 2008). "Nigeria to investigate corruption". BBC Sport. Retrieved 3 January 2010.
  11. ^ Ayantunji, Johnson (30 December 2009). "Allow Amodu to Do His Job, Says Oneya". Daily Independent. Retrieved 3 January 2010 – via allAfrica.
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