Abdullahi Umar Ganduje Biography: Net Worth, Age, Family, Wife, Children, Phone Number, History

Biography

Abdullahi Umar Ganduje OFR (born 25 December 1949) is a prominent Nigerian politician renowned for his tenure as the governor of Kano State from 2015 to 2023. 

Before assuming the governorship, he served twice as deputy governor under Rabiu Kwankwaso, from 1999 to 2003 and again from 2011 to 2015. Currently, Ganduje is a member and national chairman of the ruling Party All Progressives Congress. 

Abdullahi Umar Ganduje‘s political journey is characterized by a mix of accomplishments and controversies, cementing his status as a significant and influential figure in Nigerian politics.

Abdullahi Ganduje
Wiki Facts & About Data
Full Name:	Abdullahi Umar Ganduje
Stage Name:	Abdullahi Ganduje
Born:	25 December 1949 (age 74 years old)
Place of Birth:	Dawakin Tofa, Kano, Nigeria
State Of Origin:	Kano State
Nationality:	Nigerian
Education:	Government College, Birnin Kudu, Advanced Teachers’ College, Ahmadu Bello University, University of Ibadan
Height:	1.63 m
Parents:	Hajiya Fadimatu Umaru Ganduje
Siblings:	N/A
Spouse:	Hafsat Umar
Girlfriend • Partner:	N/A
Children:	Fatima Umar Ganduje, Muhammad Abdullahi Umar Ganduje
Occupation:	Politician
Net Worth:	$8 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, born December 25, 1949, in Dawakin Tofa, Kano State, Nigeria, is a Nigerian politician. His mother, Hajiya Fadimatu Umaru Ganduje, raised him; details about his father and siblings remain undisclosed.

Ganduje commenced his education at Government College, Birnin Kudu, from 1964 to 1968. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje pursued further studies at Advanced Teachers’ College, Kano, graduating with a Bachelor in Science Education from Ahmadu Bello University in 1975.

Career

Abdullahi Umar Ganduje‘s political journey is extensive and diverse, spanning several decades of Nigerian politics. Beginning in the 1970s with the National Party of Nigeria (NPN), he held roles such as Kano State Assistant Secretary. 

Despite an unsuccessful House of Representatives bid in 1979, Ganduje continued to ascend, holding various positions within the Federal Capital Development Authority in the 1980s before assuming the role of Kano State Commissioner for Works, Housing, and Transport in 1994.

Abdullahi Umar Ganduje‘s tenure as Deputy Governor of Kano State for two terms under Rabiu Kwankwaso, from 1999 to 2003 and again from 2011 to 2015, provided invaluable political insights and experience. This laid the foundation for his subsequent election as Governor of Kano State in 2015, a position he held for two terms.

Currently, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje occupies the esteemed position of National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), underscoring his adept leadership and significant political influence.

Social Media

• Facebook: Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje OFR
• LinkedIn: Abdullahi Umar Ganduje – Kano State Government

Personal Life

Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, 74, and Hafsat Ganduje, also known as Hafsat Ganduje, share a longstanding marriage fortified by their shared dedication to family. Throughout his tenure as governor of Kano State, Hafsat dutifully fulfilled the role of First Lady, providing unwavering support to her husband’s political endeavors. 

Their union has blossomed into a loving family, blessed with at least two children, Fatima Ganduje-Ajimobi, also known as Fatima Umar Ganduje, and Muhammad Umar Ganduje, also known as Muhammad Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, embodying their enduring love and commitment.

Net Worth

Abdullahi Umar Ganduje is a Nigerian politician who has made significant wealth through his political career. His estimated net worth is around $8 million, which he has accumulated through various sources, including his salary as a governor, investments, and other business ventures. 

Despite facing corruption allegations, he has managed to amass a substantial amount of wealth and continues to hold a prominent position in Nigerian politics.