Abubakar Tanko Ayuba (6 December 1945 – 25 May 2016) was a Nigerian politician who was elected senator for the Kebbi South constituency in Kebbi State, Nigeria in April 2007.[1]
Abubakar Tanko Ayuba | |
|---|---|
| Deputy | Aisha Pamela Sadauki |
| 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 |
| Died | 25 May 2016 (aged 70) Lagos University Teaching Hospital |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress (APC) |
| Profession | Retired Army General, Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Nigeria |
| Branch/service |  Nigerian Army |
| Rank |  Major General |
| Commands | Commander, Signal Corps |
Background
editAbubakar Ayuba was born on December 6, 1945. 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
editAyuba 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 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]
Death
editAyuba died on 26 May 2016 at 5:05pm on Wednesday at the age of 71 at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital following a long illness.[5] He was buried next day at his home at Dirin-Daji in Sakaba.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Sen. Abubakar Tanko Ayuba". National Assembly of Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2009-11-17.
- ^ "Nigerian States". World Statesmen. Retrieved 2010-05-27.
- ^ Adoga, Ben (2008-01-18). "Tribunal - How Many Senators to Fall Victim?". Leadership. Retrieved 2009-11-17 – via allAfrica.
- ^ Odoi-Larbi, Stephen (2008-09-05). "Holy Trinity Boss Wins Award". The Ghanaian Chronicle. Retrieved 2009-11-17.
- ^ Muhammad, Garba (2016-05-25). "Former Kaduna Military Administrator, Tanko Ayuba, is dead". Premium Times. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
- ^ "Ex-Kaduna MILAD Tanko Ayuba buried". The Nation. 2016-05-27. Retrieved 2024-08-29.