First Lady of Kaduna State

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First Lady of
Kaduna State
Incumbent
Hadiza Isma El-Rufai
since 29 May 2015
StyleHer Excellency
Residence

The first lady of Kaduna State is the advisor to the Kaduna State governor, and often plays a role in social activism. The position is traditionally held by the wife of the governor of Kaduna State, concurrent with his term of office,[1][2] although the Constitution of Nigeria does not recognize the office of the first lady.[3]

Current[]

The present first lady of Kaduna state who is the spouse of the governor is incumbent Since 29 May 2015 and she is Hadiza Isma El-Rufai. At present, there are five living former first ladies since 1999 when Democratic rule was returned in Nigeria: Hajiya Asma'u Muhammad Makarfi (1999-2007), Hajiya (2007-2010), Mrs Patrick Yakowa (2009-2012), Hajiya Fatima Ramalan Hero (2012-2015), and the present Hajiya Hadiza Isma El-Rufai (2015 to date)

References[]

  1. ^ "Hadiza El-Rufai (First Lady, Kaduna State) speak on her husband winning second term". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
  2. ^ "Kaduna First Lady, Hadiza El-Rufai's inspiring words". This DayLive. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
  3. ^ "Who becomes Nigeria's first lady: extrovert patience or introvert Aisha?". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Archived from the original on 21 April 2015. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
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