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]

Umar Usman Kadafur
Acting Governor of Borno State
Assumed office
7 June 2024
Deputy Governor of Borno State
Assumed office
29 May 2019
GovernorBabagana Umara Zulum
Preceded byUsman Mamman Durkwa
Personal details
Born
Umar Usman Kadafur

(1976-05-31) 31 May 1976 (age 48)
Biu, Borno State, Nigeria
Political partyAll Progressives Congress (APC)
EducationMbulamel Primary School
Alma materUniversity of Maiduguri
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionPublic Administrator

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.[citation needed]

ActingGovernor

edit

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.[5]

References

edit
  1. ^ Akinola, Wale (12 February 2019). "Group condemns destruction of vehicles, assault on APC supporters in Borno". Legit.ng. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  2. ^ Jidda, Salman Garba (30 December 2018). "Kadafur: The Audacity Of Hope". Leadership. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  3. ^ Maina, Maina (18 October 2018). "Borno APC: Wild jubilations as Zullum names Kadafur as running mate". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  4. ^ "Borno Govt Suspends COVID-19 Lockdown, Approves Religious Gathering". National Insight News. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
  5. ^ Nwosu, Annie (1 May 2021). "Borno Assembly approves Zulum's Deputy, Kadafur as Acting Governor". Daily Post. Retrieved 11 September 2024.