1999 in Nigeria
| Years in Nigeria: | 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 |
| Centuries: | 19th century · 20th century · 21st century |
| Decades: | |
| Years: | 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 |
The following lists events in 1999 in Nigeria.
Incumbents
Federal government
- President: Abdulsalami Abubakar (until 29 May), Olusegun Obasanjo (starting 29 May)
- Michael Akhigbe (until 29 May), Atiku Abubakar(starting 29 May)
- Senate President:
- Until 3 June: Abolished
- 3 June – 18 November: Evan Enwerem
- Starting 18 November: Chuba Okadigbo
- House Speaker:
- Until 3 June: Abolished
- 3 June – 23 July Salisu Buhari
- Starting July Ghali Umar Na'Abba
- Muhammad Lawal Uwais
Events
February
- February 10 — Former Head of State, Olusegun Obasanjo wins the presidential election.
May
- May 10 — Igbinedion University, Okada is established.[1]
- Nigerian Fourth Republic is inaugurated. Olusegun Obasanjois sworn in as the second Executive President of Nigeria.
December
- troops to raid the town of Odi in the Niger Delta, in response to the murders of twelve policemen at the hands of local militia; The troops razed the town of Odi.
Births
- Adijat Adenike Olarinoye, weightlifter[2]
See also
References
- ^ "Igbinedion University | Academic Influence". Academic Influence. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
- ^ "Adijat Adenike OLARINOYE". Commonwealth Games - Birmingham 2022. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
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