Gen. Zamani Lekwot was a fine military officer of repute. He served in different capacities in the Nigerian Army and his impact was well felt.He received his education in Middle School, Abuja & Nigerian Military School Zaria, National Defence Academy Pune, India, Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun, School of Infantry (Mhow) India, School of Infantry (Warminster) England, Command and Staff College Ft. Leavenworth (KS) U.S.A, National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies Kuru and International Management Course, LagosHe served Nigeria while in the Army in various capacities. He was Battalion Commander from 1967-1969, Adjutant, Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna 1969-1971, Cadets’ Battalion Commander NDA Kaduna, 1971 – 1972, Brigade Commander, Nigerian Army 1972 - 1974 & 1978 – 79, Commandant Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna 1979 – 81, General Officer Commanding 82 Division Nigerian Army, 1981 – 84.Owing to Gen. Lekwot’s outstanding performance in the course of his service to Nigeria, Gen. Lekwot was appointed as the Military Governor of Rivers State from 1975 - 1978. He represented Nigeria very well when he served as Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary to the Republics of Senegal, Mauritania, Cape Verde & as the High Commissioner to the Republic of the Gambia.He is an exemplary in businessman as he is on the Board of over ten formidable companies and institution as Chairman/Director. Giza Ventures Nigeria Ltd , Gazimpex West Africa Ltd, Lima Investments and Properties Limited, Living Spring Insurance Brokers Ltd, Southern Kaduna People’s Union Board of Trustees, Atyap Community Development Association Board of Trustees, Mapjons Nigeria Ltd, Atyap Community Bank Ltd, Paulosa Nigeria Ltd, Bezalel Construction Engineering Limited, Ellah Lakes Plc, Member of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos, Plateau State.