Turai Yar'Adua

Turai Yar'Adua
First Lady of Nigeria
In role
29 May 2007 – 5 May 2010
PresidentUmaru Yar'Adua
Preceded byStella Obasanjo
Succeeded byPatience Jonathan
Personal details
Born (1957-07-26) 26 July 1957 (age 67)
Katsina, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria)
Spouse
(m. 1975; died 2010)
Childrenfive daughters and two sons; including Zainab Dakingari
Alma materAhmadu 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.

  1. ^ Gabriel, Chioma (15 January 2010). "Turai Yar'Adua - a Silent But Influential First Lady". Vanguard Media. AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 5 May 2010.