Turai Yar'Adua
First Lady of Nigeria (2007–2010) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Turai Umar Musa Yar'Adua (born 26 July 1957)[1] is the widow of the former Nigerian president and former Katsina State Governor, Umaru Musa Yar'Adua. She was the First Lady of Nigeria from 2007 until the death of her husband on 5 May 2010.
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Turai Yar'Adua | |
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First Lady of Nigeria | |
In role 29 May 2007 – 5 May 2010 | |
President | Umaru Yar'Adua |
Preceded by | Stella Obasanjo |
Succeeded by | Patience Jonathan |
Personal details | |
Born | (1957-07-26) 26 July 1957 (age 66) Katsina, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria) |
Spouse | |
Children | five daughters and two sons; including Zainab Dakingari |
Alma mater | Ahmadu Bello University |
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