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1993 in Nigeria

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This article is about the particular significance of the year 1993 to Nigeria and its people. See also: Timeline of Nigerian history.

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Incumbents

  • President:
  • until 26 August: Ibrahim Babangida
  • 26 August-17 November: Ernest Shonekan
  • starting 17 November: Sani Abacha
  • Vice President: Augustus Aikhomu (until 27 August), Oladipo Diya (starting 27 August)

    • June

  • June 12, 1993 — MKO Abiola wins the Presidential election; President Ibrahim Babangida annuls the election.

    • August

  • 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

  • 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.

    • References

    1993 in Nigeria Wikipedia
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