Abdulsalami Abubakar

ModernGeneralNigeria1942 — ?

Handed power to civilian Obasanjo.

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Quick Facts

Born

1942

Country

Nigeria

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)71

Political (20%)44

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)42

Leadership (15%)65

Strategy (15%)56

Total Score51.9

Abdulsalami Abubakar — Complete Timeline

1998 AD

Became Head of State of NigeriaPolitical Action◆ Major

Following the death of General Sani Abacha on June 8, 1998, Abdulsalami Abubakar assumed power as the de facto head of state of Nigeria. He inherited a country in political crisis and under international sanctions.

SuccessionNigeriaMilitary Rule

Impact: national

1999 AD

Transition to Civilian RulePolitical Action

Abubakar oversaw a rapid transition to civilian democracy, organizing elections in February 1999 that brought Olusegun Obasanjo to power. He handed over authority to Obasanjo on May 29, 1999, ending 16 years of military rule in Nigeria.

DemocratizationNigeriaObasanjo

Impact: nationalconstructive