24 moments

1. Birth in Katsina

   1951-08-16 · Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria

   

   Yar'Adua was born in Katsina, the northern Nigerian city that remained central to his education, political career, and burial.

2. Primary schooling at Rafukka

   1958-01-01 · Rafukka Primary School, Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria

   

   He began his formal education at Rafukka Primary School in Katsina. Coordinates represent Katsina because an exact historical school-campus coordinate was not independently verified.

3. Move to Dutsinma Boarding Primary School

   1962-01-01 · Dutsinma Boarding Primary School, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, Nigeria

   

   Yar'Adua moved to Dutsinma Boarding Primary School, marking an early documented relocation for education. Coordinates represent Dutsin-Ma; the exact school-campus coordinate was not independently verified.

4. Student at Government College

   1965-01-01 · Government College, Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

   

   He attended Government College in Keffi during his secondary-school years, through 1969. Date marks the beginning of the documented 1965-1969 attendance period; coordinates represent Keffi.

5. Higher School Certificate at Barewa College

   1971-01-01 · Barewa College, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria

   

   He received his Higher School Certificate from Barewa College in Kaduna. Coordinates represent Kaduna; the exact historical college-campus coordinate was not independently verified.

6. Undergraduate study at Ahmadu Bello University

   1972-01-01 · Ahmadu Bello University, Samaru, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria

   

   Yar'Adua studied Education and Chemistry at Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, earning a bachelor's degree in 1975. Date marks the beginning of the documented 1972-1975 attendance period.

7. National Youth Service teaching post

   1975-01-01 · Holy Child College, Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

   

   After graduation, Yar'Adua taught at Holy Child College in Lagos as part of National Youth Service Corps service, through 1976. Date marks the beginning of the documented 1975-1976 posting; coordinates represent central Lagos.

8. Lecturer at Katsina College of Arts, Science, and Technology

   1976-01-01 · Katsina College of Arts, Science, and Technology, Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria

   

   He returned to Katsina State to work as a lecturer at the Katsina College of Arts, Science, and Technology until 1979. Date marks the beginning of the documented 1976-1979 employment period; coordinates represent Katsina.

9. Return to Ahmadu Bello University

   1978-01-01 · Ahmadu Bello University, Samaru, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria

   

   Yar'Adua returned to Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria to pursue a master's degree in Analytical Chemistry.

10. Lecturer at Katsina Polytechnic

    1979-01-01 · Katsina Polytechnic, Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria

    

    He continued his teaching career at Katsina Polytechnic until moving into the private sector in 1983. Date marks the beginning of the documented 1979-1983 employment period; coordinates represent Katsina.

11. General manager at Sambo Farms

    1983-01-01 · Sambo Farms Ltd., Funtua, Katsina State, Nigeria

    

    Yar'Adua entered private-sector work as pioneer general manager of Sambo Farms Ltd. in Funtua, serving through 1989. Date marks the beginning of the documented 1983-1989 employment period; coordinates represent Funtua.

12. Medical travel to Germany

    2007-03-06 · Germany

    

    During the presidential campaign, Yar'Adua was flown to Germany for medical reasons amid public concern about his health. The contemporaneous account identifies Germany but not a city or medical facility; coordinates are a representative point for Germany.

13. Presidential inauguration

    2007-05-29 · Eagle Square, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

    

    Yar'Adua was sworn in as Nigeria's president at Eagle Square, beginning the presidential term he held until his death.

14. 33rd G8 summit

    2007-06-01 · Grand Hotel Heiligendamm, Bad Doberan, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

    

    As Nigeria's president, Yar'Adua attended the 33rd G8 summit at Heiligendamm, an early major international appearance of his presidency. The summit ran from 6 to 8 June 2007; the available Yar'Adua caption supports year-level precision only.

15. Meeting with President Hu Jintao

    2007-06-07 · Berlin, Germany

    

    Yar'Adua met Chinese President Hu Jintao in Berlin to discuss bilateral relations and other matters of common concern. The source identifies Berlin but not the specific meeting venue; coordinates represent the city centre.

16. Bilateral meeting with Condoleezza Rice

    2007-09-27 · United Nations Headquarters, New York City, New York, United States

    

    At the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, Yar'Adua held a bilateral meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

17. Meeting with Premier Wen Jiabao

    2008-02-28 · Ziguangge, Zhongnanhai, Beijing, China

    

    On the same Beijing visit, Yar'Adua met Premier Wen Jiabao at Ziguangge in Zhongnanhai to discuss China-Nigeria relations.

18. State visit to China

    2008-02-28 · Great Hall of the People, Beijing, China

    

    During a state visit to China, Yar'Adua held talks with President Hu Jintao and attended a signing ceremony on cultural and educational cooperation.

19. Extraordinary ECOWAS summit

    2009-01-10 · Transcorp Hilton Abuja, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

    

    As ECOWAS chairman, Yar'Adua was present at an extraordinary summit convened in Abuja to consider the situation in Guinea following the death of President Lansana Conté. Quote is in French; it identifies Yar'Adua among the heads of state and government present at the Abuja summit.

20. Non-Aligned Movement summit

    2009-07-15 · Sharm el-Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt

    

    Yar'Adua attended the Non-Aligned Movement summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, during his final year in office. The Reuters photo caption identifies the city but not a specific summit venue; coordinates represent Sharm el-Sheikh.

21. Medical check-up in Saudi Arabia

    2009-08-01 · Saudi Arabia

    

    Yar'Adua made an eleven-day medical visit to Saudi Arabia and also performed Umrah before returning to Abuja. The report establishes an August 2009 visit to Saudi Arabia but does not identify its precise dates or medical location; coordinates are a representative national point.

22. Treatment in Jeddah

    2009-11-01 · Jeddah, Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia

    

    Yar'Adua traveled to Jeddah for treatment for heart inflammation and a serious kidney complaint; this was the trip after which he was not publicly seen again. The source supports month-level precision only.

23. Return to Abuja

    2010-02-24 · Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

    

    After treatment in Saudi Arabia, Yar'Adua returned to Abuja under cover of darkness amid the political crisis caused by his prolonged illness. The arrival site within Abuja was not specified; coordinates represent the city centre.

24. Death at the presidential villa

    2010-05-05 · Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

    

    Yar'Adua died at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja, ending his presidency after prolonged illness.