Mannir Yakubu (born 15 August 1954) is a Nigerian politician who served as deputy governor of Katsina State from May 2019 to May 2023.[1][2]

Mannir Yakubu
Deputy Governor of Katsina State
In office
29 May 2019 – 29 May 2023
GovernorAminu Bello Masari
Preceded byAbdullahi Garba Faskari
Succeeded byFaruk Lawal Jobe
Personal details
Born
Mannir Yakubu

(1954-08-15) 15 August 1954 (age 70)
Katsina, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now Katsina State, Nigeria)
Political partyAll Progressive Congress APC
OccupationPolitician and Surveyor

Early life

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He was born in Katsina metropolis into the family of Mallam Ladan in Tsohuwar Kasuwa Quarters.

Education

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He was brought up in katsina city and he underwent his elementary education in Rafindadi in 1961. Later on, he moved to Barewa College Zaria where he obtain his WASC. He was admitted into Ahmadu Bello University where he graduated with second class upper in Surveying.[3][4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "Katsina will involve youths to revive cotton production, says Yakubu". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2017-08-13. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
  2. ^ Blueprint (2021-03-29). "Mannir Yakubu: One good turn deserves another". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2022-03-05.
  3. ^ "Government | Katsina State Government". Retrieved 2020-02-03.
  4. ^ "Katsina State Deputy governor | NTA.ng - Breaking News, Nigeria, Africa, Worldwide". Retrieved 2020-02-03.
  5. ^ "Katsina state Deputy Governor, Alhaji Mannir Yakubu". Blueprint. 2017-10-25. Retrieved 2020-02-03.