Maryam Babangida
Politician
Maryam Babangida (1 November 1948 – 27 December 2009) was the wife of General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, who was Nigeria's head of state from 1985 to 1993. Her husband was the target of criticism for rampant corruption during his regime. She was credited with creating the position of First Lady of Nigeria and making it her own.As first lady, she launched many programmes to improve the life of women. The "Maryam Phenomenon" became a celebrity and a "an icon of beauty, fashion and style", a position she retained after her husband's fall from power.
Personal facts
| Alias (AKA) | Okogwu Maryam |
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| Birth date | November 01, 1948 |
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| Birth place | Nigeria , Delta State , Asaba Delta , Ibuso-Asaba Nigeria |
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| Date of death | December 27, 2009 |
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| Education | La Salle Extension University |
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