Identity & Background
Asset declaration notes
Filed CCB declarations as Member and Governor. Specific figures not publicly itemised. Confidence: 60%
| Relation | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| family background | Nupe Muslim family from Chanchaga LGA | — |
| Institution | Qualification | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Federal University of Technology, Minna | Bachelor's | 1980–? |
| Various Nigerian institutions | Master's | 1990–? |
Governor of Niger, 2023-Present; Sitting Governor of Niger State
Fiscal & Debt Profile
Governor of Niger State
29 May 2023 – present · Niger
Tenure-Bookended Debt Position
At swearing-in
29 May 2023
Latest
31 Dec 2025
Net change
+₦75.0bn
Loan Agreements / Borrowing Authorised
| Facility | Lender | Amount | Stated purpose | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Bank operations | World Bank | — | AGILE, SFTAS continued | disbursed |
| Agricultural-financing facilities | — | — | Multiple commodity-focused programmes | disbursed |
Major Projects Funded
| Project | Sector | Stated cost | Funding | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'New Niger State' agenda | — | — | — | Comprehensive economic and infrastructure programme |
| Agricultural drive | — | — | — | Promoted Niger State as 'food basket'; mass mechanisation programmes |
Audit Findings & Accountability Issues
No audit findings on record for this tenure.
Member, House of Representatives (Chanchaga)
2015 – 2023
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.
Tenures & Public Office
| Office | Period | Party | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Governor of Niger State Niger | 29 May 2023 – present | — | — | |
Member, House of Representatives (Chanchaga) | 2015 – 2023 | — | — |
Electoral History
| Election | Position | Party | Year | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Niger Governorship | Governor | APC | 2023 | won Won |
| 2015, 2019 House of Reps (Chanchaga) | Member | APC | 2015 | won Won (re-elected) |
Performance & Policies
'New Niger State' agenda
Comprehensive economic and infrastructure programme
Agricultural drive
Promoted Niger State as 'food basket'; mass mechanisation programmes
Public Statements & Promises
"'New Niger State' inaugural addresses"
Network & Relationships
Predecessor
Media Coverage
Channels TV, Arise TV coverage
Timeline
Member, House of Representatives
Governor of Niger State (APC)
Sources
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