1993 in Nigeria

See also: Timeline of Nigerian history

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This article is about the particular significance of the year 1993 to Nigeria and its people.

Incumbents

Federal government

• 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)

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

• 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.

Births

• January 1 – Michael Olaitan, footballer
• May 1 – Ifeoma Nwoye, wrestler