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Ishaya Audu (Ishaya Sha'aibu Audu) was born on 1 March, 1927 in Anchau, British Nigeria, is a Nigerian politician and doctor (1927–2005). Discover Ishaya Audu's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 78 years old?
| Popular As |
Ishaya Sha'aibu Audu |
| Occupation |
Politician · doctor · professor |
| Age |
78 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
1 March 1927 |
| Birthday |
1 March |
| Birthplace |
Anchau, British Nigeria |
| Date of death |
29 August, 2005 |
| Died Place |
United States |
| Nationality |
Niger
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He is a member of famous Doctor with the age 78 years old group.
Ishaya Audu Height, Weight & Measurements
At 78 years old, Ishaya Audu height not available right now. We will update Ishaya Audu's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Not Available |
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Who Is Ishaya Audu's Wife?
His wife is Victoria Abosede Ohiorhenuan (m. 1958)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Victoria Abosede Ohiorhenuan (m. 1958) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
6 |
Ishaya Audu Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ishaya Audu worth at the age of 78 years old? Ishaya Audu’s income source is mostly from being a successful Doctor. He is from Niger. We have estimated Ishaya Audu's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Doctor |
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Timeline
Ishaya Sha'aibu Audu (1 March 1927 – 29 August 2005) was a Nigerian doctor, professor, and politician.
Audu was born on 1 March 1927, in Anchau, a village near Zaria, Kaduna State, to a father who had converted from Islam to Christianity.
Initially educated at St. Bartholomew's School in Wusasa, he moved to Yaba Higher College in Lagos and then to University College, Ibadan (renamed University of Ibadan) in 1948.
In 1951, he left for the University of London in England, where he stayed until 1954.
In 1955, he studied at the University of Liverpool (also in England).
It was in 1958 that he married his wife, Victoria, with whom he would father six children.
Audu lectured in Internal Medicine at the University of Lagos in 1962 and was promoted to the position of Vice Chancellor of the Ahmadu Bello University in 1966.
He had been the personal physician of Ahmadu Bello whom the university is named after.
He also travelled to the United States where he was employed as an associate research professor at the University of Rochester, New York, and wrapped up his education at the Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, from 1964 until 1968.
A Kattafawa, Christian, he served as minister of external affairs (foreign minister) from 1979 to 1983 under Shehu Shagari.
Ishaya Audu was the vice presidential candidate of the Nigerian People's Party which had Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe as its presidential candidate in the 1979 and 1983 presidential Elections.
Audu was a member of the Nigeria Peoples Party when President Shehu Shagari gave Audu the position of Minister of External Affairs in 1979.
He also served as Nigeria's Ambassador to the United Nations.
After the 1983 overthrow of Shagari's government by General Muhammadu Buhari (and the replacement of the Second Republic with military dictatorship), Audu was detained for a year.
He was happily married to Victoria Abosede Ohiorhenuan from Ozalla, Owan West Edo State and they are blessed with six children.
After his release Audu took up private practice at his own hospital in Samaru; he also founded his own church.
He died on 29 August 2005, while in the United States with his son, Paul Audu.
