| Name | Date of birth | Date and age at assuming office |
|---|---|---|
| Yakubu Gowon | 19 October 1934 | 1 August 1966 (aged 31) |
| Murtala Muhammed | 8 November 1938 | 29 July 1975 (aged 36) |
| Olusegun Obasanjo | 5 March 1937 | 13 February 1976 (aged 38) |
| Muhammadu Buhari | 17 December 1942 | 31 December 1983 (aged 41) |