About Joseph Orji
Born 1954. Joseph Orji is a Nigerian politician.
Group Captain Joseph Orji NDA Regular course 11 was appointed the first Military Governor of Gombe State, Nigeria after it was formed in October 1996 from part of Bauchi State during the military regime of General Sani Abacha. He held office until August 1998.
When the civilian government of the Nigerian Fourth Republic took control in May 1999, Orji was among the former military Governors who were required to retire. He became a member of the steering committee of the United Nigeria Development Forum (UNDF), a group of former officers.
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Who is Joseph Orji?
Nigerian politician
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Joseph Orji was born on 27 September 1954.
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Joseph Orji is a politician.
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Joseph Orji is Nigerian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joseph Orji. https://biography.guide/joseph-orji/
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