Abdulsalami Abubakar

Nigerian general and brief head of state · Nigeria · On the map · Politicians · Born 1942 · age 84

Abdulsalami Abubakar 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.

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2025“Leadership is not about power but about responsibility, and the best way to lead, the best way to live, is to serve with integrity.”In their wordsTheCable, 2025Read the whole statement

“We must not allow external influences or inflammatory statements to divide us. Unity, wisdom, and diplomacy must take precedence over division and pride at this critical time.”In their wordsBusinessday NG, 2025Read the whole statement

2023“Nobody wants to go to war. We are here to work out the modalities for dialogue with the coup leaders in order to avert war.”In their wordsBusinessday NG, 2023Read the whole statement

2017“Democracy is always in motion. Every day, new laws are made to reflect the needs of the people.”In their wordsTheCable, 2017Read the whole statement

1942Born13 June 1942

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