Shehu Shagari
president of Nigeria (1925-2018)
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Summary
Shehu Shagari was born on February 25, 1925[1], in Shagari[2]. He died on December 28, 2018[3], in Abuja[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and minister[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,268 views/month, #7,061 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Child: Muhammad Bala Shagari[8]
- Country of citizenship: Nigeria[9]
- Ethnic group: Fulbe people[10]
- Position held: President of Nigeria[11], Minister of Finance of Nigeria[12]
- Educated at: Barewa College[13]
- Notable work: Q141490875[14]
- Religion or worldview: Sunni Islam[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Member of political party: National Party of Nigeria[17]
- Commons category: Shehu Shagari[18]
- Relative: Muktar Shagari[19]
- Described by source: Shehu Shagari, Nigerian President During ′80s Oil Crisis, Dies at 93[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21], Hausa[22], Nigerian Pidgin[23]
- Name in native language: Shehu Shagari[24]
- Candidacy in election: 1983 Nigerian presidential election[25]
Why It Matters
Shehu Shagari has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was Shehu Shagari born?
Shehu Shagari was born in Shagari[2].
Where did Shehu Shagari die?
Shehu Shagari died in Abuja[4].
What did Shehu Shagari do for work?
Shehu Shagari worked as a politician[5] and minister[6].
Where did Shehu Shagari go to school?
Shehu Shagari was educated at Barewa College[13].