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He is one of the top politicians in Nigeria and has held key position in the country.
Attahiru Jega Biography
Attahiru Muhammadu Jega born January 11, 1957, is a Nigerian academic and former Vice-Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano.
Jega is hails from Jega, Kebbi State where he was born and raised under the influence of his disciples parents.
He was the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman in 2010 under the then President Goodluck Jonathan.
Early Life and Education
Attahiru Jega was born in his hometown Jega, Kebbi State where he grew up with his parents and siblings.
He had his primary education at Sabon Gari Town Primary School, Jega from 1963 to 1969, before he proceeded to Government Secondary School, Birnin Kebbi.
In a bid to further his education, Jega got admitted into Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria’s Bayero University College, Kano in 1974, and graduated in 1979 with a BSc degree in Political Science.
He earned a PhD in Political Sciences from Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois to add to his portfolio.
Career
He previously worked as a teaching assistant at Bayero University, before he went for his PhD and later returned to the Political Science Department in Bayero University in 1984 as a lecturer.
He was nominated by then Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
After Senate confirmation, he replaced Professor Maurice Iwu, who vacated the post on 28 April 2010.
Jega set a new record as the only INEC chairman to conduct two Nigerian General Elections (2011 and 2015).
He retired on June 30, 2015, and hand over his position to Amina Zakari after a directive by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Attahiru Jega Political Party
Prof. Attahiru Jega alongside Prof. Pat Utomi launched Rescue Nigeria Project in September 2021, which they claimed will rescue Nigeria from the current bad economy.
According to Jega and Utomi, the new Political party will end All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party dominance.
Attahiru Jega Net Worth
Attahiru Jega is a Nigerian academic and former vice Chancellor, although his net worth has not been estimated yet.
Personal Life
Jega is married and the union blessed with children. The former INEC chairman is enjoying his marriage with his family.