People

Muhammad Ali Pate, born September 6, 1968, in the Misau local government area of Bauchi State, Nigeria, has carved a significant niche for himself in the realms of healthcare, politics, and academia. Notably, in 2023, he ascended to the role of Nigeria’s Minister of Health and Social Welfare. Concurrently, he graces the halls of Harvard University, holding the prestigious title of Julio Frenk Professor of Public Health Leadership at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Sa’idu Ahmad Alkali, born on February 12, 1969, is a prominent Nigerian politician renowned for his tenure as the Senator representing Gombe North senatorial district. First elected in 2010, Alkali’s political trajectory has been punctuated by electoral highs and lows. Nonetheless, his unwavering commitment to public service stands out, establishing him as a unifying figure across various political aisles and cementing his legacy in Nigeria’s political arena.

Born on March 12, 1967, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar is a prominent Nigerian political figure. He served as the Nigerian Ambassador to Germany from 2017-2023. Before that, Tuggar represented Gamawa in the Nigerian House of Representatives from 2007-2011. Additionally, he has twice contended for the gubernatorial position of Bauchi State.

Born on 15 September 1956 in Bukarti village, Yobe state, Ibrahim Gaidam stands out as a key player in Nigeria’s political arena. As of now, he holds the esteemed position of Nigeria’s Minister of Police Affairs. He celebrated victory once again in the 2023 General election, retaining his seat as the Senator for Yobe East Senatorial District.

Professor Tahir Mamman, SAN, stands out as a distinguished legal luminary and educational administrator in Nigeria. As a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and a member of the esteemed Body of Benchers, his contributions to the Nigerian legal fraternity are immense. His dedication to the field of law is showcased through his roles, from serving as the Director-General of the Nigeria Law School between 2005 and 2013 to his involvement in the International Association of Law Schools based in Washington, DC.

Abubakar Kyari, born on 15 January 1963, has been a prominent figure in Nigeria’s political sphere, currently spearheading initiatives as the Minister for Agriculture and Food Security. With a significant stint as the Borno North Senatorial District senator from 2015-2022, he is a stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC), even ascending to acting national chairman in 2023.

Born in Sabon Garin Dole, Sokoto State, Hon. Bello Muhammad Goronyo embarked on a comprehensive educational journey. Starting with Kofar Marke Primary School in 1981, he completed his secondary education in Government College Sokoto in 1986. He earned a diploma in law from the College of Arts and Sciences, Sokoto, in 1990. His academic pursuit led him to Uthman Danfodio University, where he graduated with an LLB in 1997. Following an exemption from the NYSC due to age, he became a qualified lawyer in 2001 after attending the Nigeria Law School in Abuja.

Appointed on August 16, 2023, Obongemem Ekperikpe Ekpo currently holds the esteemed position of Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, specializing in Gas, under the administration of the Federal Republic of Nigeria’s president Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

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.