Turai Yar'Adua

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Turai Yar'Adua is the wife of Nigerian President and former Katsina State Governor Umaru Yar'Adua and is the First Lady of Nigeria.

[edit] Education

Turai Yar'Adua attended Garama Primary School in Katsina and Government Secondary School in Kankia, both in Katsina State, and Katsina College of Arts, Science and Technology and Ahmadu Bello University, both in Zaria, Kaduna State.[1]

[edit] Marriage

Turai married Umaru Yar'Adua in 1975, and they have five daughters and two sons.[1] One of their daughters, Zainab, is married to Usman Saidu Nasamu Dakingari, Governor of Kebbi State.[2]

In September 2007, Turai was the guest of honor at the commissioning of the Mobility Aid and Braille Centre in Akure, Ondo State. The centre was built by the Handicapped Education Foundation (HANDEF), a non-governmental organization founded by Olufunke Agagu, First Lady of Ondo State. Also in attendance at the event were the Vice President's wife, Patience Jonathan, and the wives of multiple other state governors.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Iliya, Christy. "Hajiya Turai: What Manner Of First Lady?", Leadership online, Leadership Newspapers Group. Retrieved on 2007-09-22. 
  2. ^ Birnin, Saka Ibrahim. "'Yar’Adua’s Daughter's Wedding Won't Affect Guber Case'", Thisday, Leaders & Company, 2007-07-16. Retrieved on 2007-09-22. 
  3. ^ Johnson, Dayo. "First Lady rallies support for physically challenged persons", Vanguard, Vanguard Media, 2007-09-07. Retrieved on 2007-09-22. 
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