By virtue of her professional and academic achievements, Fati Abubakar, is unarguably the most erudite of all of Nigeria's First Ladies. Yet, Hajia Fati, as she is popularly called, remains the most humble of all the country's First Ladies and her humility taught her how to avoid the arrogance of power.

The spark within her soul shines brilliantly today as it did in her youth. It was the lure that ensnared and kept on the leash of love that has blossomed and glowed between her and elder statesman Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar. Spurred by innate zeal and resolve, Justice Abubakar found the wherewithal to turn her gaze finally outward even as she summoned strength from within to achieve her dreams.

Even while her husband was Head of State, she was so committed and dedicated to her job as a lawyer that she never left the legal profession. This is very impressive as some other women see the ‘First Ladyship’ as a role of glamour and wanton frivolities.

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