Umar Usman Kadafur | |
|---|---|
| Acting Governor of Borno State | |
| Assumed office 7 June 2024 | |
| Deputy Governor of Borno State | |
| Assumed office 29 May 2019 | |
| Governor | Babagana Umara Zulum |
| Preceded by | Usman Mamman Durkwa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Umar Usman Kadafur 31 May 1976 Biu, Borno State, Nigeria |
| Political party | All Progressive Congress (APC) |
| Alma mater | University of Maiduguri |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Public Administrator |
Umar Usman Kadafur (born 31 May 1976) is a Nigerian politician [1] who has served as deputy governor of Borno State since May 2019. [2] [3] [4]
Kadafur had his early education at Mbulamel Primary School, Biu. He thereafter proceeded to Government Science Secondary School Monguno to obtain his secondary school leaving certificate. Much later, he furthered his studies at the University of Maiduguri, where he studied public administration. [5]
Acting Governor
On 26 April 2021, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, wrote to the Borno State House of Assembly requesting approval to appoint Kadafur as acting governor from 29 April to 19 May 2021. The members of the state assembly accepted this request.
References
- ^ Akinola, Wale (12 February 2019). "Group condemns destruction of vehicles, assault on APC supporters in Borno". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
- ^ Jidda, Salman Garba (30 December 2018). "Kadafur: The Audacity Of Hope". Leadership Newspaper. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
- ^ Maina, Maina (18 October 2018). "Borno APC: Wild jubilations as Zullum names Kadafur as running mate". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
- ^ "Borno Govt Suspends COVID-19 Lockdown, Approves Religious Gathering". National Insight News. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- ^ "Dailytrust News, Sports and Business, Politics | Dailytrust". Daily Trust. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
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