Ibrahim Shekarau

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Ibrahim Shekarau
Nigerian Senator from Kano Central
In office
11 June 2019 – 11 June 2023
Preceded byRabiu Kwankwaso
Succeeded byRufai Hanga
Minister of Education
In office
9 July 2014 – 2015
PresidentGoodluck Jonathan
Preceded byNyesom Wike
Succeeded byAdamu Adamu
Kano State Governor
In office
29 May 2003 – 29 May 2011
DeputyMagaji Abdullahi (2003–2007)
Abdullahi T Gwarzo (2007–2011)
Preceded byRabiu Kwankwaso
Succeeded byRabiu Kwankwaso
Personal details
Born (1955-11-05) 5 November 1955 (age 68)
Kurmawa
NationalityNigerian
Political partyPDP
Other political
affiliations
New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) (2022) ANPP (2002–2014)
PDP (2014–2018)
Spouse(s)Amina Shekarau, Zainab Shekarau, Halima Shekarau & Gaji Dantata
RelationsMarried
ResidenceKano
Alma materAhmadu Bello University
OccupationCivil Servant / Politician
ProfessionAdministrator

Ibrahim Shekarau (born 5 November 1955) is a former Nigerian minister of education[1] and two-term Governor of Kano State in Nigeria. He was elected in April 2003 and re-elected in April 2007. He is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).[2] He was one of the candidates who aspired to become president in the Nigerian general elections of 2011.[3]

  1. ^ Talatu Usman (9 July 2014). "BREAKING: Jonathan swears in Shekarau as Nigeria's Education Minister - Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved July 9, 2014.
  2. ^ "Ex-Kano Gov, Ibrahim Shekarau joins NNPP". Vanguard News. 2022-05-17. Retrieved 2022-05-18.
  3. ^ "INEC Nigeria". INEC. 2011-05-16. Archived from the original on April 23, 2012. Retrieved 2012-07-15.

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