First Lady of Kaduna State

First Lady of
Kaduna State

Incumbent
Hafsat Uba Sani

since 29 May 2023

Style| Her Excellency
Residence| Kaduna State Government House
Website| www.kdsg.gov.ng

The first lady of Kaduna State is an advisor to the Kaduna State governor, and often plays a role in social activism. The position is traditionally held by the wife of the governor of Kaduna State, concurrent with his term of office,[1][2] although the Constitution of Nigeria does not recognize the office of the first lady.[3] The current first lady is Hafsat Uba Sani.

## First ladies

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The current first lady of Kaduna state who is the spouse of the governor is incumbent since 29 May 2023 and she is Hafsat Uba Sani. At present, there are five living former first ladies since 1999 when democratic rule was restored in Nigeria: Hajiya Asma'u Muhammad Makarfi (1999–2007), Hajiya Amina Namadi Sambo (2007–2010), Mrs Patrick Yakowa (2010–2012), Hajiya Fatima Ramalan Yero (2012–2015), Hajiya Hadiza Isma El-Rufai (2015–2023).

## References

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1. ^ "Hadiza El-Rufai (First Lady, Kaduna State) speak on her husband winning second term". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
2. ^ "Kaduna First Lady, Hadiza El-Rufai's inspiring words". This DayLive. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
3. ^ "Who becomes Nigeria's first lady: extrovert patience or introvert Aisha?". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Archived from the original on 21 April 2015. Retrieved 19 April 2015.