Back سيدة نيجيريا الأولى Arabic بانوی اول نیجریه Persian Uwargidan shugaban Najeriya Hausa First Lady of Nigeria IG نائیجیریا کی خاتون اول Urdu First Lady of Nigeria Yoruba
| First Lady of Nigeria | |
|---|---|
since 29 May 2023 | |
| Inaugural holder | Flora Azikiwe |
| Formation | 1963 |
The first lady of Nigeria is an informal, but accepted title, held by the wife of the president of Nigeria. The current first lady is Oluremi Tinubu who has held the title since 29 May 2023.[1]
The Constitution of Nigeria does not create an office for the country's first lady or potential first gentleman.[1] However, official funding and staff have been allocated to the first lady of Nigeria since the country's independence.[1] The first lady is addressed by the title Her Excellency.[1]
- ^ a b c d Okon-Ekong, Nseobong (2010-10-02). "Nigeria: First Ladies - Colourful Brilliance, Gaudy Rays". Thisday. AllAfrica.com. Archived from the original on 2012-04-23. Retrieved 2012-07-26.