James Yana Kalau | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Bauchi State | |
| In office 9 December 1993 –14 September 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Dahiru Mohammed |
| Succeeded by | Rasheed Adisa Raji |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Nigeria |
| Branch/service |  Nigerian Air Force |
| Rank |  Wing Commander |
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