1993 in Nigeria

This article is about the particular significance of the year 1993 to Nigeria and its people.

Federal government

 * Head of State:
 * Until 26 August: Ibrahim Babangida
 * 26 August–17 November: Ernest Shonekan
 * Starting 17 November: Sani Abacha
 * Chief of General Staff:
 * Until 26 August: Augustus Aikhomu
 * 26 August–17 November: vacant
 * Starting 17 November: Oladipo Diya
 * Chief of Defence Staff: Sani Abacha (Until 17 November); Oladipo Diya (Starting 17 November)
 * Chief Justice: Mohammed Bello

Governors

 * Adamawa State:
 * Akwa Ibom State:
 * Anambra State:
 * Bendel State:
 * Benue State:
 * Borno State:
 * Cross River State:
 * Delta State:
 * Edo State:
 * Gongola State:
 * Imo State:
 * Jigawa State:
 * Kaduna State:
 * Kano State:
 * Katsina State:
 * Kebbi State:
 * Kogi State:
 * Kwara State:
 * Lagos State:
 * Niger State:
 * Ogun State:
 * Osun State:
 * Oyo State:
 * Taraba State:
 * Yobe State:

Events

 * June 12, 1993 — MKO Abiola wins the presidential election; President Ibrahim Babangida annuls the election.
 * August 26, 1993 — President Ibrahim Babangida steps down due to pressure from the Armed Forces Ruling Council. Ernest Shonekan assumes the reins of power as the Interim Head of State.
 * November 17, 1993 — Ernest Shonekan is forced to resign from office. Defence Minister, Sani Abacha becomes Head of State, and establishes the Provisional Ruling Council of Nigeria.

Births

 * January 1 – Michael Olaitan, footballer
 * May 1 – Ifeoma Nwoye, wrestler
 * December 10 - Odunayo Adekuoroye, wrestler