1993 in Nigeria
overview of Nigeria-related events during the year of 1993
This article is about the particular significance of the year 1993 to Nigeria and its people.
Incumbents
Federal government
Head of State:
Until 26 August: Ibrahim Babangida
26 August–17 November: Ernest Shonekan
Starting 17 November: Sani Abacha
Chief of General Staff:
Until 26 August: Augustus Aikhomu
26 August–17 November: vacant
Starting 17 November: Oladipo Diya
Chief of Defence Staff: Sani Abacha (Until 17 November); Oladipo Diya (Starting 17 November)
Chief Justice: Mohammed Bello
Governors
Adamawa State: Abubakar Saleh Michika (until 17 November)
Akwa Ibom State: Akpan Isemin (until 18 November)
Anambra State: Chukwuemeka Ezeife (until 17 November)
Bendel State: Dahiru Mohammed (until November)
Benue State: Moses Adasu (until November)
Borno State: Maina Maaji Lawan (until November)
Cross River State: Clement Ebri (until November)
Delta State: Felix Ibru (until 17 November)
Edo State: John Odigie Oyegun (until November)
Gongola State: Okwesilieze Nwodo (until November)
Imo State: Evan Enwerem (until November)
Jigawa State: Ali Sa'ad Birnin-Kudu (until November)
Kaduna State: Mohammed Dabo Lere (until 17 November)
Kano State: Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya (until November)
Katsina State: Saidu Barda (until November)
Kebbi State: Abubakar Musa (until November)
Kogi State: Abubakar Audu (until November)
Kwara State: Shaaba Lafiaji (until November)
Lagos State: Michael Otedola (until 17 November)
Niger State: Musa Inuwa (until November)
Ogun State: Olusegun Osoba (until November)
Osun State: Isiaka Adeleke (until 17 November)
Oyo State: Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola (until 17 November)
Taraba State: Jolly Nyame (until 17 November)
Yobe State: Bukar Ibrahim (until 17 November)
Events
June 12, 1993 — MKO Abiola wins the presidential election; President Ibrahim Babangida annuls the election.
August 26, 1993 — President Ibrahim Babangida steps down due to pressure from the Armed Forces Ruling Council. Ernest Shonekan assumes the reins of power as the Interim Head of State.
November 17, 1993 — Ernest Shonekan is forced to resign from office. Defence Minister, Sani Abacha becomes Head of State, and establishes the Provisional Ruling Council of Nigeria.
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