Margaret Shonekan
Margaret Shonekan | |
|---|---|
| First Lady of Nigeria | |
| In role 26 August 1993 – 17 November 1993 | |
| Head of State | Ernest Shonekan |
| Preceded by | Maryam Babangida |
| Succeeded by | Maryam Abacha |
| Federal Civil Service Commissioner | |
| In office 1 October 1986 – 31 March 1994 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 October 1941 Gusau, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria) |
| Spouse | Ernest Shonekan |
| Residence(s) | Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria |
Margaret O. Shonekan (born 28 October 1941) is a Nigerian civil servant, she spent much of her career with the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). She was appointed a Federal Civil Service Commissioner from 1 October 1986 until 31 March 1994. She also briefly served as the First Lady of Nigeria from 26 August 1993 until 17 November 1993, during the transitional presidency of her husband, Ernest Shonekan.