Margaret Shonekan | |
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First Lady of Nigeria | |
In role 26 August 1993 – 17 November 1993 | |
Head of State | Ernest Shonekan |
Preceded by | Maryam Babangida |
Succeeded by | Maryam Abacha |
Federal Civil Service Commissioner | |
In office 1 October 1986 – 31 March 1994 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Gusau, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria) | 28 October 1941
Spouse | Ernest Shonekan |
Residence(s) | Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria[1] |
Margaret O. Shonekan (born 28 October 1941) is a Nigerian civil servant, she spent much of her career with the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). She was appointed a Federal Civil Service Commissioner from 1 October 1986 until 31 March 1994.[1][2] She also briefly served as the First Lady of Nigeria from 26 August 1993 until 17 November 1993, during the transitional presidency of her husband, Ernest Shonekan.[1][3]