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No criminal cases. Died in office 27 January 2009 after extended illness.
High confidence · 85%
Identity & Background
Asset declaration notes
Specific figures not publicly available. Confidence: 40%
| Relation | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| family background | Kanuri Muslim family | — |
| Institution | Qualification | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Various Nigerian institutions | Bachelor's degree | 1980–? |
Governor of Yobe, 2007-2009
Fiscal & Debt Profile
Governor of Yobe State
29 May 2007 – 27 Jan 2009 · Yobe
Tenure-Bookended Debt Position
At swearing-in
—
At handover
—
Net change
—
Loan Agreements / Borrowing Authorised
| Facility | Lender | Amount | Stated purpose | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brief tenure routine borrowing | — | — | — | disbursed |
Major Projects Funded
| Project | Sector | Stated cost | Funding | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short tenure cut short by illness and death | — | — | — | — |
Audit Findings & Accountability Issues
No audit findings on record for this tenure.
Additional Fiscal Indicators
Descriptive fiscal positions and notes that fall outside the tenure-bookended snapshot model.
Tenure duration
~20 months; died in office 27 January 2009
Confidence: 95%
Substantive debt position
Limited new borrowing during brief tenure
Confidence: 70%
Tenures & Public Office
| Office | Period | Party | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Governor of Yobe State Yobe | 29 May 2007 – 27 Jan 2009 | — | — |
Electoral History
| Election | Position | Party | Year | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Yobe Governorship | Governor | ANPP | 2007 | won Won |
Performance & Policies
Brief governorship
Short tenure cut short by illness and death
Public Statements & Promises
"Limited public statements during brief tenure"
Network & Relationships
Predecessor
Successor
Media Coverage
January 2009 death coverage
Timeline
Governor of Yobe State
Died in office
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