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Memorial Page for Umaru Yar’Adua

Aug 16, 1951 – May 5, 2010(58 years)Died in:Nigerian Presidential Complex, Abuja

President of Nigeria

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August 16th, 2026

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May 5th, 2026

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Biography

Birthplace

Katsina, Katsina State

Place of Death

Nigerian Presidential Complex, Abuja

Nationality

Nigeria

Cause of Death

Churg-Strauss syndrome

Religion

Islam

Burial Place

Katsina State

Occupation(3)

politician university teacher entrepreneur

Spouse(1)

Turai Yar'Adua

Education(2)

Barewa CollegeAhmadu Bello University

Umaru Musa Yar'Adua (* August 16, 1951 in Katsina; † May 5, 2010 in Nigerian Presidential Complex) was a president of Nigeria. He was 58 years old. He was married to Turai Yar'Adua. His education included Barewa College and Ahmadu Bello University. His faith was Islam. His cause of death was Churg-Strauss syndrome. He was buried at Katsina State.

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Born in Katsina, Katsina State

1951

Married Turai Yar'Adua

1975

until 2010

Died in Nigerian Presidential Complex, Abuja (Churg-Strauss syndrome)

2010

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Umaru Yar’Adua. Forever remembered.