Ishaya Audu

Ishaya Sha'aibu Audu ((Listenⓘ); 1 March 1927 – 29 August 2005) was a Nigerian doctor, professor, and politician. A Kattafawa, Christian, he served as minister of external affairs (foreign minister) from 1979 to 1983 under Shehu Shagari.

Ishaya Audu
Minister of External Affairs of Nigeria
In office
1 October 1979 – 1 October 1983
PresidentShehu Shagari
Preceded byHenry Adefope
Succeeded byEmeka Anyaoku
Personal details
Born
Ishaya Sha'aibu Audu

(1927-03-01)1 March 1927
Anchau, British Nigeria
Died29 August 2005(2005-08-29) (aged 78)
United States
Political partyNational Party of Nigeria
Spouse
Victoria Abosede Ohiorhenuan
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(m. 1958)​
Children6
Residence(s)Zaria, Kaduna State
Alma mater
  • University College, Ibadan
  • University of London
  • University of Liverpool
Occupation
  • Politician
  • doctor
  • professor
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