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Turai Yar'Adua was born on 26 July, 1957 in Katsina, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria), is a First Lady of Nigeria (2007–2010). Discover Turai Yar'Adua's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 66 years old?
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66 years old |
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Leo |
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26 July, 1957 |
| Birthday |
26 July |
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Katsina, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria) |
| Nationality |
Nigeria
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Turai Yar'Adua Height, Weight & Measurements
At 66 years old, Turai Yar'Adua height not available right now. We will update Turai Yar'Adua's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Turai Yar'Adua's Husband?
Her husband is Umaru Musa Yar'Adua (m. 1975-2010)
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Umaru Musa Yar'Adua (m. 1975-2010) |
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| Children |
five daughters and two sons; including Zainab Dakingari |
Turai Yar'Adua Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Turai Yar'Adua worth at the age of 66 years old? Turai Yar'Adua’s income source is mostly from being a successful . She is from Nigeria. We have estimated Turai Yar'Adua's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Turai Yar'Adua Social Network
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Turai Umar Musa Yar'Adua (born 26 July 1957) is the widow of the former Nigerian president and former Katsina State Governor, Umaru Musa Yar'Adua.
Turai Yar'Adua was born in the Katsina metropolitan area of northern Nigeria in July 1957.
She attended Garama Primary School in Katsina as a child and proceeded to the Government Girls Secondary School, Kankiya, also in Katsina state.
Turai married Umaru Yar'Adua in 1975 and they have five daughters and two sons.
Shehu is the name of Umaru Yar'adua's elder brother and former de facto vice president of Nigeria, Shehu Musa Yar'Adua.
Turai Yar'Adua also attended Katsina College of Arts, Science and Technology in Zaria, Kaduna state, where she was reportedly named "best student" in 1980.
In 1983, Turai Yar'Adua received a bachelor's degree in language from Ahmadu Bello University.
Turai started her career as a teacher, before assuming the role of Katsina state's first lady, serving from 29 May 1999 – 29 May 2007, where she was noted for her empathy towards the plight of the less privileged.
Turai Yar’Adua visited the First Lady, Aisha Buhari at the presidential villa, Abuja, early
In September 2007, Turai was the guest of honour at the commissioning of the Mobility Aid and Braille Centre in Akure, Ondo State.
The centre was built by the Handicapped Education Foundation (HANDEF), a non-governmental organization founded by Olufunke Agagu, then First Lady of Ondo State.
Also, in attendance at the event were the Vice President's wife, Patience Jonathan, and the wives of other state governors.
Turai was rumored to be one of her husband's closest advisors during his tenure as president of Nigeria.
For example, it was believed that Turai Yar'Adua influenced the choice of Professor Babatunde Osotimehin, the former Director-General of the National Action Committee on AIDS, as Nigeria's Minister of Health, during her husband's administration.
She was the First Lady of Nigeria from 2007 until the death of her husband on 5 May 2010.
The president’s wife, stated that the two of them discussed gender-based violence, drug abuse, and the development of the country generally.
Buhari added that she got Yar’Adua’s perspectives on the issues, adding that Yar’Adua reminisced on the past, especially the years she spent at the State House.
