Abubakar Tanko Ayuba
| Abubakar Tanko Ayuba | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Kaduna State | |
| In office August 1990 – 2 January 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Abdullahi Sarki Mukhtar |
| Succeeded by | Mohammed Dabo Lere |
| National Senator | |
| In office May 2007 – May 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Usman Sanni Sami |
| Succeeded by | Mohammed Magoro |
| Constituency | Kebbi South |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 December 1945 |
| Political party | People's Democratic Party (PDP) |
| Profession | Retired Army General, Politician |
Major General (retired) Abubakar Tanko Ayuba is a Nigerian politician who was elected senator for the Kebbi South constituency in Kebbi State, Nigeria in April 2007.[1]
Background
Abubakar Ayuba was born on 12/06/45. He attended the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji in 1978, and the MNI National Institute for Policy & Strategic Studies, Kuru. In the army, he became a Commander of the Corps of Signal, and a Major General. Under military rule he was appointed Minister of Communications, Military Governor of Kaduna State, Chief of Administration and Chief of Policy and Plans.[1] He was appointed governor of Kaduna State in August 1990 during the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida, handing over to the elected civilian governor Mohammed Dabo Lere in January 1992 at the start of the abortive Nigerian Third Republic.[2]
Senate career
Abubakar Ayuba was elected on the People's Democratic Party (PDP) platform in April 2007. He was appointed to committees on Science & Technology, Police Affairs, Navy, National Planning, Integration and Cooperation, Defence & Army and Communications[1] In January 2008, Leadership paper reported that Abubakar Tanko Ayuba was one of the first senators to have his election nullified, but that he was appealing the decision.[3]
In September 2008, he was awarded the prestigious 'Nelson Mandela Gold Award' for his excellent leadership and contributions to society.[4] In a May 2009 mid-term assessment of senators, This Day newspaper rated noted that Ayuba had not sponsored any bills and was not always around due to ill-health, although he was present for the number of days set by the constitution.[5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Sen. Abubakar Tanko Ayuba". National Assembly of Nigeria. Retrieved 2009-11-17.
- ↑ "Nigerian States". WorldStatesmen. Archived from the original on 28 May 2010. Retrieved 2010-05-27.
- ↑ Ben Adoga (18 January 2008). "Tribunal - How Many Senators to Fall Victim?". Leadership (Abuja). Retrieved 2009-11-17.
- ↑ Stephen Odoi-Larbi (5 September 2008). "Holy Trinity Boss Wins Award". The Ghanaian Chronicle. Retrieved 2009-11-17.
- ↑ "An Improved Senate, But Some Uninspiring Senators...". This Day. 24 May 2009. Retrieved 2009-11-17.
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