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Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure, a prominent figure from Kano State, Nigeria, was the former Commissioner for Higher Education. The former Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, gave her this esteemed position. Born in Bunkure town, she has always had strong ties to the region.

Born on December 26, 1961, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu has been a prominent figure in Nigerian politics. He served as the Governor of Kebbi State from May 2015 until May 2023. Before that, he represented the Kebbi Central constituency as a Senator. With a rich educational background, Bagudu earned a BSc in Economics from Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, an MSc in Economics from the University of Jos, and an M.A. in International Affairs. He is married to Zainab Bagudu, the esteemed former First Lady of Kebbi State.

Born on September 23, 1960, in Koyar Getso of Kano State’s Old Gwarzo Local Government, Abdullahi Tijjani Muhammad Gwarzo made a name for himself in the political arena. As a former Deputy Governor of Kano State and a one-time Gubernatorial candidate for the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), he has left an indelible mark on Nigerian politics.

Nyesom Wike, born on 13 December 1967, is a prominent Nigerian political figure notable for his affiliations with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). A native of Rumuepirikom, Obio-Akpor in Rivers State, Wike’s illustrious career has been marked by numerous prestigious positions, including the governorship of Rivers State (2015-2023) and, more recently, the ministerial role for the Federal Capital Territory since 16 August 2023, as appointed by President Bola Tinubu.

John Owan Enoh, a 57-year-old distinguished Nigerian politician and educator, recently took over the reins as the Minister of Sports, succeeding Mr. Sunday Dare. Born in 1966 in the Agbokim Waterfall community, Cross River State, Enoh’s political journey began in earnest in 2015 when he became a Senator representing the Central Senatorial District of Cross River State during the 8th Senate Assembly.

Born on March 3, 1967, Heineken Lokpobiri stands as a prominent figure in Nigeria’s political landscape. Currently the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Lokpobiri has an extensive history in politics and advocacy, including serving as the Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development between 2015 and 2019. His contributions extend back to his tenure as a Senator for Bayelsa West Senatorial District from 2007 to 2015 and his role as a former Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly. On a personal note, Lokpobiri is a family man, blessed with a spouse and four children.

Betta Edu, born on October 27, 1986, is a notable Nigerian politician and the current national women leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC). She previously served as the Cross River State Commissioner for Health before resigning in 2022 and held the position of National Chairman of the Nigeria Health Commissioners Forum.

Abubakar Momoh, recently appointed as the Nigerian Minister of Niger Delta Development, has a diverse background that sets him apart. The Edo-born politician, previously appointed as the Minister of Youth Development, has now been re-assigned by the Nigerian President, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Festus Keyamo is a well-respected Nigerian lawyer, human rights activist, and columnist, best known for his appointment as the Director of Strategic Communications for President Buhari’s 2019 re-election campaign. Born in Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria, on January 21, 1970, he pursued his primary education at Model Primary School and secondary education at Government College, Ughelli. Keyamo earned his Bachelor of Law degree in 1992 from Ambrose Alli University in Ekpoma, Edo State, and was called to the Nigerian Bar in December 1993.

David Nweze Umahi, born on 25 July 1964, is a prominent Nigerian politician who currently serves as the Minister of Works in Nigeria. Appointed by President Bola Tinubu on 16 August 2023, Umahi’s career in politics has been notable with stints as Senator for Ebonyi South Senatorial District and as Governor and Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State.