First Lady of Nigeria

Informal title held by the spouse of the president of Nigeria

The first lady of Nigeria is an informal, but accepted title, held by the wife of the president of Nigeria. The current first lady is Oluremi Tinubu who has held the title since 29 May 2023.^[1]

The Constitution of Nigeria does not create an office for the country's first lady or potential first gentleman.^[1] However, official funding and staff have been allocated to the first lady of Nigeria since the country's independence.^[1] The first lady is addressed by the title Her Excellency.^[1]

History

Stella Obasanjo is the only Nigerian first lady to have died in office.^[1]

First ladies of Nigeria

References

1. Okon-Ekong, Nseobong (2010-10-02). "Nigeria: First Ladies - Colourful Brilliance, Gaudy Rays". Thisday. AllAfrica.com. Archived from the original on 2012-04-23. Retrieved 2012-07-26.
2. "Former Nigerian First Lady dies of COVID-19 in Abuja". Politics Nigeria. 2021-08-12. Archived from the original on 2021-08-12. Retrieved 2021-09-02.