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Identity & Background
Date of birth
21 May 1944
Place of birth
—
Date of death
5 Apr 2020
Place of death
—
Ethnicity
Eggon
Religion
Islam
State of origin
Nasarawa
LGA of origin
Doma
Asset declaration notes
Filed CCB declarations. Specific figures not publicly itemised. Confidence: 45%
Family
| Relation | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| family background | Eggon Muslim family from Doma LGA | — |
Education
| Institution | Qualification | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria | Bachelor's degree | 1960–? |
Governor of Nasarawa, 2007-2011
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Fiscal & Debt Profile
Governor of Nasarawa State
29 May 2007 – 29 May 2011 · Nasarawa
Tenure-Bookended Debt Position
At swearing-in
29 May 2007
₦12.5bn
At handover
29 May 2011
₦28.0bn
Net change
+₦15.5bn
Loan Agreements / Borrowing Authorised
| Facility | Lender | Amount | Stated purpose | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Eurobond era commercial facilities | Domestic Bond Issue | — | Routine state-level borrowing | disbursed |
Major Projects Funded
| Project | Sector | Stated cost | Funding | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-term governance | — | — | — | Moderate infrastructure delivery |
Audit Findings & Accountability Issues
No audit findings on record for this tenure.
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Tenures & Public Office
| Office | Period | Party | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Governor of Nasarawa State Nasarawa | 29 May 2007 – 29 May 2011 | — | — |
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Electoral History
| Election | Position | Party | Year | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Nasarawa Governorship | Governor | PDP | 2007 | won Won |
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Performance & Policies
Nasarawa governance
Single-term governorship; mixed reviews
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Public Statements & Promises
"Limited public engagement post-2011"
Date unknown· Stated position
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Network & Relationships
predecessor
Abdullahi Adamu
Predecessor
successor
Tanko Al-Makura
Successor
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Media Coverage
- Limited national
Limited national coverage; April 2020 obituary
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Timeline
Governor of Nasarawa State
Died
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Sources
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