1993 in Nigeria

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Years:	1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996

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This article is about the particular significance of the year 1993 to Nigeria and its people. See also: Timeline of Nigerian history.

Incumbents

• President:
  • until 26 August: Ibrahim Babangida
  • 26 August-17 November: Ernest Shonekan
  • starting 17 November: Sani Abacha
• Vice President: Augustus Aikhomu (until 27 August), Oladipo Diya (starting 27 August)

Events

June

• June 12, 1993 — MKO Abiola wins the Presidential election; President Ibrahim Babangida annuls the election.

August

• 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.

November

• 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.

References