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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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Age 66 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 26 July, 1957
Birthday 26 July
Birthplace Katsina, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria)
Nationality Niger

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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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Husband 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 Niger. We have estimated Turai Yar'Adua's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

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1957

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.

1975

Turai married Umaru Yar'Adua in 1975 and they have five daughters and two sons.

Her two sons are Shehu Umaru Musa Yar'Adua and Musa Umar Musa Yar'adua.

Shehu is the name of Umaru Yar'adua's elder brother and former de facto vice president of Nigeria, Shehu Musa Yar'Adua.

One of their daughters, Zainab, is married to Usman Saidu Nasamu Dakingari, a former governor of Kebbi state.

1980

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.

1983

In 1983, Turai Yar'Adua received a bachelor's degree in language from Ahmadu Bello University.

1999

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

2007

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.

2010

She was the First Lady of Nigeria from 2007 until the death of her husband on 5 May 2010.

2020

February 2020.

The former first lady came visiting with her daughter Zainab Dakingari.

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.