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Identity & Background
Date of birth
30 Aug 1954
Place of birth
—
Status
Living
Profession
Architect
Ethnicity
Jukun
Religion
Christianity
State of origin
Taraba
LGA of origin
Donga
Asset declaration notes
Filed CCB declarations as Minister and Governor. Specific figures not publicly itemised. Confidence: 55%
Family
| Relation | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| family background | Jukun Christian family from Donga | — |
Education
| Institution | Qualification | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria | B.Sc. and M.Sc. Architecture | 1970–? |
Governor of Taraba, 2015-2023
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Fiscal & Debt Profile
Minister of State, Niger Delta Affairs
? – 2015
Tenure-Bookended Debt Position
At swearing-in
—
—
At handover
—
—
Net change
—
Loan Agreements / Borrowing Authorised
No loans on record.
Major Projects Funded
No projects on record.
Audit Findings & Accountability Issues
No audit findings on record for this tenure.
Governor of Taraba State
29 May 2015 – 29 May 2023 · Taraba
Tenure-Bookended Debt Position
At swearing-in
29 May 2015
₦60.0bn
At handover
29 May 2023
₦115.0bn
Net change
+₦55.0bn
Loan Agreements / Borrowing Authorised
| Facility | Lender | Amount | Stated purpose | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FGN Budget Support Facility 2016-2017 | Federal Government of Nigeria | — | Buhari-era bailouts | disbursed |
| World Bank Multi-Sectoral operations | World Bank | — | Standard subnational facilities | disbursed |
Major Projects Funded
| Project | Sector | Stated cost | Funding | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taraba governance | — | — | — | Two terms; tenure marked by Tiv-Jukun crisis and Mambilla Plateau ethnic tensions |
Audit Findings & Accountability Issues
No audit findings on record for this tenure.
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Tenures & Public Office
| Office | Period | Party | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Minister of State, Niger Delta Affairs | ? – 2015 | — | — | |
Governor of Taraba State Taraba | 29 May 2015 – 29 May 2023 | — | — |
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Electoral History
| Election | Position | Party | Year | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Taraba Governorship | Governor | PDP | 2019 | won Won (re-elected) |
| 2015 Taraba Governorship | Governor | PDP | 2015 | won Won |
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Public Statements & Promises
"Periodic Middle Belt political voice statements"
Date unknown· Stated position
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Network & Relationships
predecessor
Garba Umar (acting)
Predecessor
successor
Agbu Kefas
Successor
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Media Coverage
ThisDay, Vanguard coverage of governorship
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Timeline
Minister of State, Niger Delta Affairs
Governor of Taraba State
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Sources
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