| Years in Nigeria: | 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 |
| Centuries: | 19th century · 20th century · 21st century |
| Decades: | 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s |
| Years: | 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 |
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:
- Akwa Ibom State:
- Anambra State:
- Bendel State:
- Benue State:
- Borno State:
- Cross River State:
- Delta State:
- Edo State:
- Gongola State:
- Imo State:
- Jigawa State:
- Kaduna State:
- Kano State:
- Katsina State:
- Kebbi State:
- Kogi State:
- Kwara State:
- Lagos State:
- Niger State:
- Ogun State:
- Osun State:
- Oyo State:
- Taraba State:
- Yobe State:
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.
Births
- January 1 – Michael Olaitan, footballer
- May 1 – Ifeoma Nwoye, wrestler[1]
- December 10 - Odunayo Adekuoroye, wrestler[2]
References
- ↑ "Glasgow 2014 - Ifeoma Nwoye Profile". g2014results.thecgf.com. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- ↑ "Glasgow 2014 - Odunayo Adekuoroye Profile". g2014results.thecgf.com. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
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