Maryam Abacha
First Lady of Nigeria (1993–1998) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Maryam Abacha ((ⓘ); born 4 March 1949) is the widow of Sani Abacha, Nigeria's military ruler from 1993 to 1998.[1]
Maryam Abacha | |
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| First Lady of Nigeria | |
| In role 17 November 1993 – 8 June 1998 | |
| Head of State | Sani Abacha |
| Preceded by | Margaret Shonekan |
| Succeeded by | Fati Lami Abubakar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Maryam Jidah 4 March 1949 Kaduna, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria) |
| Spouse | Sani Abacha |
| Children | 10 |
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| Residence | Kano |
Early life and career
In 1999, Maryam Abacha said that her husband acted in the good will of Nigeria; an official of the Nigerian government said that Maryam Abacha said that to convince the government to grant her a reprieve, as the president, Olusegun Obasanjo, had been jailed by Sani Abacha.[2] After the death of her husband, Maryam was caught while attempting to leave Nigeria with 38 suitcases filled with cash.[3] As of 2000 Maryam Abacha remained in Nigeria and continued to proclaim the innocence of her husband despite several human right abuses attributed to him.[4] She resides in Kano state, Nigeria.[5]
Maryam and Sani Abacha had three daughters and seven sons.[6] Maryam Abacha's eldest surviving son is Mohammed Abacha.[7]
Maryam Abacha founded National Hospital Abuja (originally National Hospital For Women And Children) and the African First Ladies Peace Mission.[8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15]
Bibliography
- Kabir, Hajara Muhammad,. Northern women development. [Nigeria]. ISBN 978-978-906-469-4. OCLC 890820657.
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