Hadiza Shagari
Former Nigerian First Lady
About Hadiza Shagari
Lived 1940 – 2021 (aged 80–81). Hadiza Shagari was a Nigerian first Lady.
Hadiza Dawaiya Shagari, also known as Hadiza Shehu Shagari (1940/41 – 12 August 2021) was a Nigerian public figure, former First Lady of Nigeria from 1979 to 1983, and widow of Shehu Shagari.
Together with Shehu Shagari's other two wives, Hadiza Shagari served as First Lady of Nigeria when her husband assumed the presidency from 1 October 1979 to 31 December 1983. She was 80 years old.
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Who was Hadiza Shagari?
former Nigerian First Lady
When was Hadiza Shagari born?
Hadiza Shagari was born in 1940.
When did Hadiza Shagari die?
Hadiza Shagari died on 12 August 2021 in Abuja.
What was Hadiza Shagari's occupation?
Hadiza Shagari was a first Lady.
What nationality was Hadiza Shagari?
Hadiza Shagari was Nigerian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hadiza Shagari. https://biography.guide/hadiza-shagari/
MLA: "Hadiza Shagari." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hadiza-shagari/.
Chicago: "Hadiza Shagari." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/hadiza-shagari/.
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