Abdulsalami Abubakar

Retired Nigerian Army General who oversaw the transition to democracy in 1999.

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:
Abdulsalami Abubakar
Role / Field:
Retired Nigerian Army General who oversaw the transition to democracy in 1999.
Born:
1942-06-13
Century / Era:
1942s Historical Era
Database Source:
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Origins & Foundations

Abdulsalami Abubakar ( ; born 13 June 1942) is a retired Nigerian army general who served as the military head of state of Nigeria from 1998 to 1999. He was also Chief of Defence Staff from 1997 to 1998. He succeeded General Sani Abacha upon the latter's death. During his leadership, Nigeria adopted a modified version of the 1979 constitution, which provided for multiparty elections.

Key Developments & Impact

He transferred power to president-elect Olusegun Obasanjo on 29 May 1999. He is the current Chairman of the National Peace Committee. Abubakar, an ethnic Hausa, was born on 13 June 1942 to Abubakar Jibrin and Fatikande Mohammed, in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria. From 1950 to 1956 he attended Minna Native Authority Primary school. From 1957 to 1962, he had his secondary school education at Government College, Bida, Niger State.

Enduring Legacy

From January to October 1963, he studied at Kaduna Technical College. Abubakar is a member of the pioneering sets of officer cadets who enlisted into the Nigerian Air force on 3 October 1963. From 1964- 1966, he was flown to Uetersen, West Germany with a team of officer cadets, for Basic and Advanced Military Training....

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

  1. 1942 (1942-06-13): Birth of Abdulsalami Abubakar — Retired Nigerian Army General who oversaw the transition to democracy in 1999.
  2. 1950: 1950 Milestone — From 1950 to 1956 he attended Minna Native Authority Primary school.
  3. 1957: 1957 Milestone — From 1957 to 1962, he had his secondary school education at Government College, Bida, Niger State.
  4. 1963: 1963 Milestone — From January to October 1963, he studied at Kaduna Technical College.
  5. 1964: 1964 Milestone — From 1964- 1966, he was flown to Uetersen, West Germany with a team of officer cadets, for Basic and Advanced Military Training....
  6. 1979: 1979 Milestone — During his leadership, Nigeria adopted a modified version of the 1979 constitution, which provided for multiparty elections.
  7. 1997: 1997 Milestone — He was also Chief of Defence Staff from 1997 to 1998.
  8. 1999: 1999 Milestone — He transferred power to president-elect Olusegun Obasanjo on 29 May 1999.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Abdulsalami Abubakar

True or False: “Did Abdulsalami Abubakar assume leadership of Nigeria immediately following a period of sustained democratic governance?”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He succeeded General Sani Abacha upon the latter's death, which occurred during a period of military rule.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Abdulsalami Abubakar

Who was Abdulsalami Abubakar and what are their primary contributions?

Retired Nigerian Army General who oversaw the transition to democracy in 1999. Origins & Foundations: Abdulsalami Abubakar ( ; born 13 June 1942) is a retired Nigerian army general who served as the military head of state of Nigeria from 1998 to 1999. He was also Chief of Defence Staff from 1997 to 1998. He succeeded General Sani Abacha upon the latter's death. During his leadership, Nigeria adopted a modified version of the 1979 constitution, which provided for multiparty elections.

When was Abdulsalami Abubakar born and during which historical era did they live?

Abdulsalami Abubakar was born on 1942-06-13. For complete historical world events during this era, explore the 1942 Chrono-Archive.

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