The first lady of the 36 states in Nigeria is the advisor to the governor and often plays a role in social activism. The position is traditionally held by the wife of the state governor.[ 1] However, the administration of Mohammed Buhari , President of Nigeria since 2015, nullified the Office of the First Lady.[ 2]
Lists of First Ladies of the 36 states in Nigeria prior to President Buhari's action
References
^ Ojoye, Taiwo (16 June 2019). "With new govs come new First Ladies of style" . The Punch . Retrieved 22 April 2022 .
^ Nwagbuighogu, Levinus (22 August 2015). "Presidency abolishes office of First Lady" . Vanguard . Retrieved 27 May 2022 .
^ "Abia First Lady Builds Market, Gives Grant To Women" . 21 January 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022 .
^ "Akwa Ibom First Lady bemoans NASS rejection of gender Bill" . 7 March 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022 .
^ "Nine things to know about Anambra First Lady Nonye" . 23 March 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022 .
^ "Bauchi First Lady Wants Girl-Child Education Compulsory In Nigeria" . 25 March 2021. Retrieved 22 April 2022 .
^ "SGBV: Bayelsa First lady leads campaign in schools" . 27 March 2021. Retrieved 22 April 2022 .
^ "2023: Group lauds Benue First Lady, Eunice Ortom for encouraging female aspirants" . 13 February 2021. Retrieved 22 April 2022 .
^ "Borno First Lady loses father" . 8 April 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022 .
^ "Gov Ayade's wife kicks off health insurance scheme" . 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 April 2022 .
^ "Edith Okowa: Standing Out With O5 Initiative" . 11 November 2020. Retrieved 22 April 2022 .
^ "Ebonyi first lady, Rachel Umahi's heart of gold" . 15 April 2017. Retrieved 22 April 2022 .
^ "Edo First Lady, Betsy, Bagudu, Okei-Odumakin seek collaboration, new strategies to end violence against women" . 28 November 2020. Retrieved 22 April 2022 .
^ "Meet the Ekiti state First Lady-in-waiting, Bisi Adeleye Fayemi" . 18 July 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2022 .
^ "Enugu first lady: Monica Ugwuanyị agbapeela akụrụngwa e ji akwọ aka" . 22 October 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2022 .
^ "Gombe First Lady Flags Off Distribution Of Delivery Kits To Pregnant Women" . 17 September 2021. Retrieved 22 April 2022 .
^ "Chioma Ikeaka-Uzodimma: Meet di youngest First Lady of a state for Nigeria" . bbc . 16 January 2020. Retrieved 22 April 2022 .
^ "In Jigawa: 3 of the Governor's First Ladies To Get Special Assistants" . herald . 16 January 2020. Retrieved 22 April 2022 .
^ "Endearing Qualities of Kaduna First Lady, Hadiza El-Rufai" . thisday . 12 April 2020. Retrieved 22 April 2022 .
^ "Hafsat Ganduje Why di first lady of Kano State govnor Abdullahi Ganduje go EFCC office" . Thisday . 5 October 2021. Retrieved 22 April 2022 .
^ "Katsina First Lady Empowering Widows, Orphans" . thisday . 30 November 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2022 .
^ "Kebbi First Lady Seeks Executive's Endorsement of Law against Gender Violence" . thisday . 30 November 2019. Retrieved 1 December 2021 .
^ "Rashida Yahaya Bello shows love, support for underprivileged" . 21 April 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022 .
^ "Kwara First Lady Named Teacher of the Month" . thisday . 17 March 2022. Retrieved 1 December 2021 .
^ "PHOTOS: Sanwo-Olu, Wife Worship Online At Easter" . channels . 12 April 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2021 .
^ "My eldest wife is the First Lady —Nasarawa Gov" . punch . 2 June 2019. Retrieved 1 December 2021 .
^ "First Lady Of Niger State, AMINA ABUBAKAR BELLO, empowering women, solving the plight of their health concerns" . businessday . 11 September 2020. Retrieved 1 December 2021 .
^ "Icons: Bamidele Abiodun (First Lady Of Ogun State, Nigeria)" . tribune . 17 November 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2021 .
^ "Ihiagwa Day: Ondo First Lady Gets New Title, 'Nwanyiwuihe' " . thisday . 31 December 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2021 .
^ "Osun First Lady, Kafayat Oyetola emerges SGWF Chairperson" . Vanguard News . 2021-06-09. Retrieved 2022-02-23 .
^ "Oyo First Lady urges assistance for the needy" . punch . 20 December 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2021 .
^ "Plateau Executive Council, NCPC boss rejoices with First Lady, Regina Lalong" . sunnews . 15 November 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2021 .
^ "NASS Rivers State Caucus hails Justice Eberechi Nyesom-Wike as she marks her birthday" . Vanguard News . 2021-05-24. Retrieved 2022-02-23 .
^ "Sokoto: Mariya wins "Most Performing First Lady" " . dailytrust . Retrieved 1 December 2021 .
^ "Taraba First Lady advocates more appointments for women" . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . 2017-03-11. Retrieved 2022-02-23 .
^ "Yobe's first lady, Gumsu Sanni Abacha Enjoys Quality Vacation with Children" . cityspy . 12 November 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2021 .
^ "Zamfara First Lady Secures Political Appointment For 20 Miyetti Allah Members" . channels . 13 April 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2021 .