Fati Lami Abubakar

Fati Lami Abubakar (born 12 April 1951) is a Nigerian woman who was the First Lady of Nigeria during the term of Abdulsalami Abubakar from June 1998 to May 1999. After her reign as First Lady, Abubakar was the Chief Judge of Niger State from 2013 to 2016.

Hon

Fatima Lami Abubakar
Chief Judge of Niger State
In office
March 2013 – April 2016
Preceded byHon. Justice Jibrin Ndajiwo
First Lady of Nigeria
In office
June 1998 – May 1999
PresidentAbdulsalami Abubakar
Preceded byMaryam Abacha
Succeeded byStella Obasanjo
Personal details
Born
Fatima Lami

(1951-04-12) 12 April 1951
Minna, Nigeria
Spouse(s)Abdulsalami Abubakar
ChildrenSix

Early life and education

Abubakar was born on 12 April 1951 in Minna, Nigeria, and completed her high-school education at Queen Elizabeth School in Ilorin Kwara.[1] She went to college in Ilorin before going to the Federal Government College, Sokoto, and University of Ife. In her post-secondary studies, she completed multiple degrees in law, ranging from a bachelor's degree to a Doctor of Philosophy.[2] Abubakar also completed additional schooling at the Nigeria Law School.[1]

Career

Abubakar began her career in law as an inspector and senior counsel in Nigeria. She was named the solicitor general of the Niger State Ministry of Justice in 1985 and a judge for the High Court in 1989.[1] In March 2013, Abubakar was named the Chief Judge of Niger State. She held this position until her retirement in April 2016.[3]

Outside of her career in law, Abubakar was a part of a constituent assembly from 1988 to 1989 and a bank fraud committee from 1989 to 1992.[4] In June 1998, Abubakar became the First Lady of Nigeria after her husband Abdulsalami Abubakar assumed office of President of Nigeria. Her reign as First Lady ended in May 1999.[5] During her term as First Lady, Abubakar founded the Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative in 1999, which focuses on women's human rights.[5]

Personal life

Abubakar is married to former President of Nigeria Abdulsalami Abubakar, with whom she has six children.[6]

References
  1. Yawa-Siraja, Uthman (19 April 2016). "Justice Fati Abubakar, exit of an incorruptible judge". Newsline. Niger Printing and Publishing Company. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  2. "Hon. Justice Fati Lami Abubakar". Women's Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  3. "Justice Fati Abubakar retires as Niger state chief judge". Ventures Africa. 16 April 2016. Retrieved 4 December 2017.
  4. Abubakar, Ndama; Siraja, Uthman (8 May 2016). "RETIREMENT: Justice Fati Lami Abubakar, former chief judge of Niger State". Newsline. Retrieved 4 December 2017.
  5. Agekameh, Dele (27 April 2016). "Fati Abubakar: A life of service". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 4 December 2017.
  6. Ukwu, Jerrywright. "Justice Fati Abubakar retires as Niger state chief judge". Naij. Retrieved 4 December 2017.
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