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Abdulsalami Abubakar

Nigerian general and brief head of state

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Abdulsalami Abubakar is a retired Nigerian army general who served as the military head of state of Nigeria from 1998 to 1999. He was also Chief of Defence Staff from 1997 to 1998. He succeeded General Sani Abacha upon the latter's death.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Minna wd
Citizenship
Colonial Nigeria, Federation of Nigeria wd
Occupation
politician, military personnel wd
Spouse
Fati Lami Abubakar wd

Positions held wd

  • Chairperson of ECOWAS (1998–1999)
  • President of Nigeria (8 June 1998 – 29 May 1999)
  • Chief of the Defence Staff (21 December 1997 – 9 June 1998)

Questions

When was Abdulsalami Abubakar born?
Abdulsalami Abubakar was born on 13 June 1942 in Minna.
What positions has Abdulsalami Abubakar held?
Positions held by Abdulsalami Abubakar include: Chairperson of ECOWAS (1998–1999); President of Nigeria (1998–1999); Chief of the Defence Staff (1997–1998).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Abdulsalami Abubakar · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q262346 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Abdulsalami Abubakar detail DF-SC-02-04323.jpg by SSGT Karen L. Sanders, USAF (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 15 November 2026

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