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Statecraft & Independence Distinguished

Kudirat Abiola

1951 – 1996

Pro-democracy campaigner

Distinguished is level 3 of 4 in the Nigeria Hall of Fame: sustained excellence over a career, widely honoured at home. See how the levels work.

Why they are here

The wife of M. K. O. Abiola, who led the campaign for his release and for the recognition of the 1993 election.

She was shot dead in Lagos in June 1996.
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