Aissa Diori
Aissa Diori | |
|---|---|
Diori in 1968 | |
| 1st First Lady of Niger | |
| In office 10 November 1960 – 15 April 1974 | |
| President | Hamani Diori |
| Preceded by | Position created |
| Succeeded by | Mintou Kountché |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1928 Dogondoutchi, Niger, French West Africa |
| Died | 15 April 1974 Niamey, Niger |
| Political party | PPN-RDA |
| Spouse | Hamani 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.