1993 in Nigeria

none June 2026 Timeline of Nigerian history Nigeria in Nigeria 19th century 20th century 21st century 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s This article is about the particular significance of the year 1993 to Nigeria and its people. Incumbents Federal government Head of State: Until 26 August: Ibrahim Babangida 26 August–17 November: Ernest Shonekan Starting 17 November: Sani Abacha Chief of General Staff: Until 26 August: Augustus Aikhomu 26 August–17 November: vacant Starting 17 November: Oladipo Diya Chief of Defence Staff: Sani Abacha (Until 17 November); Oladipo Diya (Starting 17 November) Chief Justice: Mohammed Bello Governors Adamawa State: Abubakar Saleh Michika (until 17 November) Akwa Ibom State: Akpan Isemin (until 18 November) Anambra State: Chukwuemeka Ezeife (until 17 November) Bendel State: Dahiru Mohammed (until November) Benue State: Moses Adasu (until November) Borno State: Maina Maaji Lawan (until November) Cross River State: Clement Ebri (until November) Delta State: Felix Ibru (until 17 November) Edo State: John Odigie Oyegun (until November) Gongola State: Okwesilieze Nwodo (until November) Imo State: Evan Enwerem (until November) Jigawa State: Ali Sa'ad Birnin-Kudu (until November) Kaduna State: Mohammed Dabo Lere (until 17 November) Kano State: Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya (until November) Katsina State: Saidu Barda (until November) Kebbi State: Abubakar Musa (until November) Kogi State: Abubakar Audu (until November) Kwara State: Shaaba Lafiaji (until November) Lagos State: Michael Otedola (until 17 November) Niger State: Musa Inuwa (until November) Ogun State: Olusegun Osoba (until November) Osun State: Isiaka Adeleke (until 17 November) Oyo State: Kolapo Olawuyi Ishola (until 17 November) Taraba State: Jolly Nyame (until 17 November) Yobe State: Bukar Ibrahim (until 17 November) Events June 12, 1993 — MKO Abiola wins the presidential election; President Ibrahim Babangida annuls the election.Apanpa Olaniyi 2025-02-20 Abiola won June 12 election, but annulment was my toughest decision – Babangida https://punchng.com/abiola-won-june-12-election-but-annulment-was-my-toughest-decision-babangida/ 2026-06-05 The Punch en-US August 26, 1993 — President Ibrahim Babangida steps down due to pressure from the Armed Forces Ruling Council. Ernest Shonekan assumes the reins of power as the Interim Head of State.Archives L. A. Times 1993-08-27 Nigerian Military Dictator Steps Down, Installs Interim Regime https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-08-27-mn-28537-story.html 2026-06-05 Los Angeles Times en-US November 17, 1993 — Ernest Shonekan is forced to resign from office. Defence Minister, Sani Abacha becomes Head of State, and establishes the Provisional Ruling Council of Nigeria. Births January 1 – Michael Olaitan, footballer May 1 – Ifeoma Nwoye, wrestlerGlasgow 2014 - Ifeoma Nwoye Profile http://g2014results.thecgf.com/athlete/wrestling/1024751/i_nwoye.html g2014results.thecgf.com 26 May 2020 December 10 - Odunayo Adekuoroye, wrestlerGlasgow 2014 - Odunayo Adekuoroye Profile http://g2014results.thecgf.com/athlete/wrestling/1014091/o_adekuoroye.html g2014results.thecgf.com 12 August 2022 7 June 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150607012438/http://g2014results.thecgf.com/athlete/wrestling/1014091/o_adekuoroye.html dead References 1993 in Category:Years of the 20th century in Nigeria Nigeria