Jennifer Iwenjiora Douglas, also known as Jamila Atiku, is a Nigerian-American lawyer, businesswoman, former journalist, and the former wife of Nigerian politician Atiku Abubakar. She is also a former Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) correspondent and a legal scholar.
JAMILA ATIKU PROFILE
| Name | Jamila Atiku |
| Real Name | Jennifer Iwenjiora Douglas |
| Date Of Birth | N/A |
| State Of Origin | Anambra State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Lawyer, Journalist and Businesswoman |
| Religion | Islam |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Net Worth | N/A |
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JAMILA ATIKU BIOGRAPHY
Jennifer Iwenjiora Douglas was born in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. She is of Igbo heritage and later became a naturalized American citizen after relocating to the United States. She first came into the public eye in the 1980s while working as a journalist in Nigeria. During that period, she reportedly met Atiku Abubakar, though they later lost contact after she moved abroad.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Jamila has an extensive academic background in law and international affairs. Her educational qualifications include:
- A law degree and legal training as a practicing lawyer.
- A master’s degree in International Politics.
- A doctorate (PhD) in International Relations from American University, completed in 2007.
She also became editor-in-chief of the Miyetti Quarterly Law Review (MQLR).
CAREER
Jamila began her professional career as a news correspondent with the Nigerian Television Authority during the 1980s. After relocating to the United States, she pursued legal and academic careers while also becoming involved in business ventures. She later returned to Nigeria’s public sphere after marrying Atiku Abubakar. She also played a supportive role in some educational initiatives associated with Atiku, including activities connected to American University of Nigeria.
CONTROVERSIES
Jamila’s most notable controversy stems from a 2010 U.S. Senate investigation. The report alleged that more than $40 million in suspicious funds were transferred into U.S. bank accounts linked to Jennifer between 2000 and 2008 through offshore entities connected to Atiku Abubakar. The allegations nevertheless became a recurring issue during Atiku’s presidential campaigns in Nigeria.
JAMILAH ATIKU SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLE
Jamila Atiku does not have an active social media.
PERSONAL LIFE
Jennifer was previously married to a man with the surname Douglas, and they had a son, Anthony Chuka Douglas. The marriage later ended in divorce.
She reconnected with Atiku Abubakar in the late 1990s and eventually married him, becoming his fourth wife and converting to Islam, after which she adopted the name Jamilah Atiku Abubakar.
The couple had children together and remained married for over two decades before divorcing in June 2021. In early 2022, Jennifer publicly confirmed the separation, citing disagreements over her continued residence in the United Kingdom and other longstanding issues. She also alleged that she faced pressure regarding properties gifted to her after requesting a divorce.
JAMILA ATIKU NET WORTH
Jennifer Iwenjiora Douglas’s exact net worth is not publicly disclosed.