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About Governor

Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf

A visionary leader dedicated to transforming Kano State through innovative governance, sustainable development, and inclusive policies that benefit all citizens.

Governor since 2023
Kano State, Nigeria
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf

Brief Biography

A journey of dedication, service, and leadership spanning decades of public service and professional excellence.

Birth
1963

Birth

His excellency Abba Kabir Yusuf was born on January 5, in Gaya Local Government Area of Kano State.

Primary & Secondary Education
1975

Primary & Secondary Education

His excellency Abba Kabir Yusuf attended Sumaila Primary School 1968-1975, Government Secondary School Dawakin Tofa, and Government Secondary School Lautai in Gumel, completing his secondary education in 1980.

National Diploma
1985

National Diploma

His excellency Abba Kabir Yusuf earned a National Diploma in Civil Engineering from the Federal Polytechnic, Mubi.

Higher Education
1989

Higher Education

His excellency Abba Kabir Yusuf obtain his Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Water Resources/Environmental Engineering from Kaduna Polytechnic and also obtained a postgraduate diploma and a master's degree in business administration from Bayero University, Kano.

National Youth Service
1990

National Youth Service

His excellency Abba Kabir Yusuf completed his National Youth Service Corps at the Kaduna Environmental Protection Agency (KEPA).

Chairman Governing Board
2009-2011

Chairman Governing Board

His excellency Abba Kabir Yusuf served as the chairman of the Governing Board of the National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), Ondo State

Commissioner of Works
2011-2015

Commissioner of Works

His excellency Abba Kabir Yusuf became the Commissioner of Works, Housing and Transport in 2011 when Kwankwaso was re-elected as governor of Kano State

PDP Gubernatorial Candidate
2019

PDP Gubernatorial Candidate

His excellency Abba Kabir Yusuf ran for governor under the Peoples Democratic Party.

Elected as Kano State Governor
2023-Present

Elected as Kano State Governor

His excellency Abba Kabir Yusuf ran again under the New Nigeria Peoples Party and was declared the winner

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