1979 Niger State gubernatorial election

The 1979 Niger State gubernatorial election occurred on July 28, 1979. NPN's Awwal Ibrahim won election for a first term to become Niger State's first executive governor leading and, defeating main opposition in the contest. Awwal Ibrahim emerged winner in the NPN gubernatorial primary election. His running mate was Idris Alhassan Kpaki.

1979 Niger State gubernatorial election

The 1979 Niger State gubernatorial election occurred on July 28, 1979. NPN's Awwal Ibrahim won election for a first term to become Niger State's first executive governor leading and, defeating main opposition in the contest. Awwal Ibrahim emerged winner in the NPN gubernatorial primary election. His running mate was Idris Alhassan Kpaki.