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Umaru Musa Yar'Adua
President of Nigeria from 2007 to 2010
Umaru Musa Yar'AduaGCFR ((listenⓘ); 16 August 1951[4] – 5 May 2010) was a Nigerianpolitician who served introduce the presidentship of Nigeria from 2007 until his death discern May 2010. He won the African presidential vote held squeeze 21 Apr 2007, beginning was on oath in truth 29 Might 2007.
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Early life
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Umaru Musa Yar'Adua facts for kids
Quick facts for kids His Excellency Umaru Musa Yar'Adua GCFR | |
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| 13th President of Nigeria | |
| In office 29 May 2007 – 5 May 2010 | |
| Vice President | Goodluck Jonathan |
| Preceded by | Olusegun Obasanjo |
| Succeeded by | Goodluck Jonathan |
| Governor of Katsina | |
| In office 29 May 1999 – 29 May 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Akaagerger (Military) |
| Succeeded by | Ibrahim Shema |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1951-08-16)16 August 1951 Katsina, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now Katsina, Nigeria) |
| Died | 5 May 2010(2010-05-05) (aged 58) Aso Villa, Abuja, Nigeria |
| Political party | Peoples Democratic Party (1998–2010) |
| Other political affiliations | Peoples Redemption Party (1979–1983) Peoples Front of Nigeria (1988–1989) Social Democratic Party (1989–1998) |
| Spouses | Turai Yar'Adua (m. 1975)Hauwa Radda (m. 1992–1997) |
| Relations | Musa Yar'Adua (father) Shehu Musa Yar'Adua (brother) |
| Children | 9 |
| Alma mater | Barewa College Ahmadu Bello University |
Umaru Musa Yar'AduaGCFR (16 August 1951 – 5 May 2010) was a Nigerianpolitician who was the President of Nigeria from 2007 to 2010. He was declared the winner of the Nigerian presidential election held on 21 April 2007, and was sworn in on 29 Ma
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Umaru Musa Yar'Adua
Umaru Musa Yar'Adua (16 August 1951 – 5 May 2010)[1][2] was a Nigerian politician. He served as the President of Nigeria and the 13th Head of State.
He became governor of Katsina State in northern Nigeria from 29 May 1999 to 28 May 2007. He was declared the winner of the controversial Nigerian presidential election held on 21 April 2007, and was sworn in on 29 May 2007. He was a member of the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP).
In 2009, Yar'Adua left for Saudi Arabia to receive treatment for pericarditis. He returned to Nigeria in 2010, where he died on 5 May.
Background
[change | change source]Umaru Musa Yar'adua was born 16th of August 1951 in Katsina State, his father was Mr. Musa Yar'Adua who was a Minister for Lagos in the first republic and also held a chieftaincy title of custodian of the royal treasury of the Katsina Emirate.
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