Aissa Diori

Aissa Diori also known as Aïchatou Diori (1928 – 15 April 1974) was the wife of Hamani Diori and the First Lady of Niger. She amassed a large wealth through corruption, including high-priced real estate. She was killed in the 1974 Nigerien coup d'état.

Aissa Diori
Diori in 1968
1st First Lady of Niger
In office
10 November 1960  15 April 1974
PresidentHamani Diori
Preceded byPosition created
Succeeded byMintou Kountché
Personal details
Born1928
Dogondoutchi, Niger, French West Africa
Died15 April 1974
Niamey, Niger
Political partyPPN-RDA
SpouseHamani Diori
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