Constitution of Nigeria
Abubakar had never before held public office and is quick to announce a transition to democratic civilian rule which led to the election of President Olusegun Obasanjo
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Abdulsalami Abubakar Biography and Timeline
Follow Abdulsalami Abubakar through 4 dated historical records for Nigeria.
Abdulsalami Abubakar, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1998–1998Years on this page
1998
Election
Abubakar had never before held public office and is quick to announce a transition to democratic civilian rule which led to the election of President Olusegun Obasanjo
President of Nigeria
Majo General Abdulsalami Abubakar, Nigerias defence Chief of Staff, is sworn in as the countrys Head of State on the death of Abacha. Abubakar had never before held public office and is quick to announce a transition to democratic civilian rule which led to the election of President Olusegun Obasanjo
President of Nigeria
Appointed military Head of State of Nigeria after the death of Sani Abacha
Role range: 1998-1999 – 1998-1999
Records, sources and methodology
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