1993 in Nigeria

This article is about the particular significance of the year 1993 to Nigeria and its people.

• 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

• 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)

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

• January 1 – Michael Olaitan, footballer
• May 1 – Ifeoma Nwoye, wrestler^[1]
• December 10 - Odunayo Adekuoroye, wrestler^[2]

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