Preceded by living person |
13th President of Nigeria 29 May 2007 - 5 May 2010 |
Succeeded by living person |
Preceded by living person |
8th Governor of Katsina 29 May 1999 - 29 May 2007 |
Succeeded by living person |
Umaru Musa Yar'Adua was born in Katsina, Northern Region, on 16 August 1951. He was the son of Musa Yar'Adua.
Umaru married his wife Turai in 1975.
Umaru served as Governor of Katsina from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007.
Umaru served as President of Nigeria from 29 May 2007 until his death on 5 May 2010.
See also:
Y > Yar'Adua > Umaru Musa Yar'Adua
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