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 | Katsina, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria) | 26 July 1957
Spouse | |
Children | five daughters and two sons; including Zainab Dakingari |
Alma mater | Ahmadu Bello University |
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.