Aissa Diori | |
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1st First Lady of Niger | |
In office 10 November 1960 – 15 April 1974 | |
President | Hamani Diori |
Preceded by | Position created |
Succeeded by | Mintou Kountché |
Personal details | |
Born | 1928 Dogondoutchi, Niger, French West Africa |
Died | 15 April 1974 Niamey, Niger |
Political party | PPN-RDA |
Spouse | Hamani Diori |
Aissa Diori also known as Aïchatou Diori (1928 – 15 April 1974) was the wife of Hamani Diori and the First Lady of Niger. She amassed a large wealth through corruption, including high-priced real estate. She was killed in the 1974 Nigerien coup d'état.