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Shehu Shagari

President of Nigeria (1925-2018)

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Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari was a Nigerian politician who was the first democratically elected president of Nigeria, after the transfer of power by military head of state General Olusegun Obasanjo in 1979, which gave rise to the Second Nigerian Republic.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Shagari wd
Died
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Place of death
Abuja wd
Citizenship
Nigeria wd
Occupation
politician, minister wd
Political party
National Party of Nigeria wd
Education
Barewa College wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Nigeria (1 October 1979 – 31 December 1983)
  • Minister of Finance of Nigeria (1971–1975)

Questions

When was Shehu Shagari born?
Shehu Shagari was born on 25 February 1925 in Shagari.
What positions has Shehu Shagari held?
Positions held by Shehu Shagari include: President of Nigeria (1979–1983); Minister of Finance of Nigeria (1971–1975).
Where did Shehu Shagari study?
Shehu Shagari was educated at Barewa College.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Shehu Shagari · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q380668 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Shagaricropped.jpg by Clawson (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 11 November 2026

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