Maryam babangida biography examples

  • Maryam babangida biography examples

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    Maryam Babangida

    First lady of Nigeria (1985–1993)

    Maryam Babangida

    In role
    27 August 1985 – 26 August 1993
    PresidentIbrahim Babangida
    Preceded bySafinatu Buhari
    Succeeded byMargaret Shonekan
    Born

    Maryam Okogwu


    (1948-11-01)1 November 1948
    Asaba, Southern Region, British Nigeria (now Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria)
    Died27 December 2009(2009-12-27) (aged 61)
    Los Angeles, California, U.S.
    Spouse
    ChildrenMohammed, Aminu, Aisha, Halima
    Alma materLa Salle Extension University (Chicago, Illinois, U.S.) (Diploma)
    NCR Institute in Lagos(Certificate in Computer Science)
    ProfessionActivist

    Maryam Babangida (1 November 1948 – 27 December 2009) was the wife of General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, who was Nigeria's head of state from 1985 to 1993.[1] Her husband was the target of criticism for rampant corruption during his regime.[2] She was credited with creating the position of First Lady