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Haissa Mariko

b. 1951

First woman parachutist in Niger

Military personnel Skydiver

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About Haissa Mariko

Born 1951. Haissa Mariko is a Nigerien military personnel and skydiver.

Haissa Hima, better known as Haissa Mariko (born 26 July 1951) was the first woman parachutist in Niger.

Life Haissa Mariko entered the Nigerien Army in 1966 and received her diploma in parachuting on 20 February 1967.

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Important facts

Born

26 July 1951

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Military personnel, skydiver

Nationality

Niger

Also known as

Haissa Hima

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Haissa Mariko?

first woman parachutist in Niger

When was Haissa Mariko born?

Haissa Mariko was born on 26 July 1951.

What is Haissa Mariko's occupation?

Haissa Mariko is a military personnel and skydiver.

What nationality is Haissa Mariko?

Haissa Mariko is Nigerien.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Haissa Mariko

· Wikidata: Q87726673

· DBpedia: Haissa Mariko

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Haissa Mariko. https://biography.guide/haissa-mariko/

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Chicago: "Haissa Mariko." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/haissa-mariko/.

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