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Abba Kabir Yusuf (born 5 January 1963, age: 60 years) is a politician and governor from Nigeria. He is noted for being a son-in-law of Rabiu Kwankwaso. He remained active in politics previously through the Peoples’ Democratic Party.

But now he is representing New Nigeria People Party since 2022. In March 2023 he was declared as the winner of the 2023 governorship election in Kano state on Monday 20th March 2023. Since then he has remained one of the most trending personalities over the Internet.

Abba Kabir Yusuf is the New Governor-Elect of Kano State 2023

Since the beginning of the 2023 governorship election in Kano state people were speculating that Abba Kabir Yusuf will be the winner of the elections. And finally, on 20th March 2023, his name was added to the list of the winner of the elections. He owns this election representing New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). He was competing against Yusuf Gawuna of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He defeated APC’s candidate, Nasir Gawuna, who polled 890,705 votes whereas Aba grabbed 1,019,602 votes against his closest rival.

His name was announced as the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission Returning officer, Prof Ahmad Doko Ibrahim,

Abba has a long journey to become a Governor with Personal Assistant. Let us share with you other details about Abba Kabir so that you can know him in deep.

Abba Kabir Yusuf Biography

Abba Kabir Yusuf is now a famous personality his biographical details are available on Wikipedia. As per his Wikipedia page, we will let you know that Abba is now 60 years he was born on 5th January 1963.

He was born in Gaya, Northern Region, Nigeria (now in Kano State). He also has roots in the Sullubawa part of the Genawa Clan of the Fulani.

For his education he remained an alumnus of Sumaila primary school and of Government Secondary School Lautai. he ended his high schooling at Government Secondary School Lautai, Gumel Local Government Area (now Jigawa State), in 1980.

Then Abba went to Federal Polytechnic, Mubi, At this college, he obtained his national diploma in civil engineering in 1985. He did not stop here and went to grab a higher national diploma in civil engineering, and a certificate and specialization in water resources/environmental engineering in 1989 from Kaduna Polytechnic,

Abba also joined the National Youth Service Corps program organized by the Nigerian government for the youth of Nigeria. He joined this program at Kaduna Environmental Protection Agency between 1989-1990. Other than this he was valued highly when he ended his Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Bayero University Kano.

Wiki & Bio (Age, Education)

Full Real NameAbba ibn Muhammadu Kabir 
NameAbba Kabir Yusuf
NicknameAbba
Popular forWinning Governor-Elect of Kano State 2023
LanguageEnglish
Hausa
Arabic
Pidgin of Nigeria
School NameLocal High School.
UniversityUniversity of Sydney
EducationSumaila primary school
Government Secondary School Lautai.
Federal Polytechnic, Mubi,
Bayero University Kano.
ProfessionPolitician
Zodiac SignCapricorn
NationalityNigerian
EthnicityNigerian
Net worth$650k USD
Age (as of 2023)60 years old.
Date of Birth5 January 1963
Place of BirthGaya, Northern Region, Nigeria (now in Kano State)
Current ResidenceNigeria
PartyNew Nigeria Peoples Party (2022–present)

Abba Kabir Yusuf Family (Tribe & Ethnicity)

Abba Kabir Yusuf has a family background from the Sullubawa part of the Genawa Clan of the Fulani. It is stated on his Wikipedia page that from his maternal family side, he is connected to Walin Zazzau Sheikh Umarul Wali ibn Galadiman Zazzau Malam Ahmadu.

His paternal grandmother’s name has been stated as Zainab ibna Malam Saidu Imam Huggalawa who is from the family of Imam Huggalawa in Bichi. Other than this Abba’s maternal grandmother Khadijat Naja’atu is from the family of Gwani Mukhtar.

Gwani Mukhtar was the famous leader of the Fulani Jihad in the Kanem–Bornu Empire. During his 60th birthday, he posted his pictures on social media in which he was seen taking the blessing of his mother. We have shared his mother’s picture below give it a look.

NationalityNigerian
ReligionIslam
EthnicityNigerian
SisterNot Known
BrotherNot Known
MotherWalin Zazzau Sheikh Umarul Wali ibn Galadiman Zazzau Malam Ahmadu (Unconfirm)
FatherNot Known
Paternal GrandmotherZainab ibna Malam Saidu Imam Huggalawa
Maternal GrandmotherKhadijat Naja’atu

Abba Kabir Yusuf’s Wife, Marriage & Children

60 years old Abba Kabir Yusuf is married. He is a father and a grandfather now. His wife’s name has been reported as Hajiya Maryam Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. After his marriage, he gives birth to his four kids. Name of his four kids is Aisha Abba Yusuf, Fatima Abba Yusuf, Khadija Abba Yusuf, and Muhammad Kabiru Abba Yusuf. However nowhere on social media, Abba has shared the picture of his wife and kids,

But many news reporters shared that Abba Kabir’s wife Hajiya Maryam Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is a niece of Rabiu Kwankwaso a former governor of the Kanno State. But some shared that she is the daughter of Rabiu Kwankwaso. However, we do not have any confirmation related to it.

Relationship StatusMarried
Marital StatusMarried
Wife NameHajiya Maryam Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso
ChildrenAisha Abba Yusuf, Fatima Abba Yusuf, Khadija Abba Yusuf, and Muhammad Kabiru Abba Yusuf
Girlfriend’s NameHajiya Maryam Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso
RelativeRabiu Kwankwaso (father-in-law)

Career

Abba Kabir Yusuf got the chance to be a part of Nigerian politics when he came in connection with Rabiu Kwankwaso. He then keeps on working in politics with the help of Rabiu Kwankwaso. It is stated that he was appointed as the Personal Assistant of Rabiu Kwankwaso before competing in political elections.

Between 2003 and 2007 Anna Yusuf also served as the special assistant to Rabiu Kwankwaso, when Rabiu Kwankwaso was performing his role as minister of defense in the Olusegun Obasanjo cabinet. It is reported through Abba’s interview with Daily Trust in 2019 that he has performed as a PA to Kwankwaso for more than 12 years that is from 1999 to 2011.

In 2011 he was posted as the private secretary to the government and was later appointed commissioner for works, housing, and transport in Kwankwaso’s government. He is coordinating with Kwankwaso as a politician for the last 37 years.

Later in 2019, a big turn in Abba’s life came on when he competed in the 2019 gubernatorial election held in 2019. He competed against Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.

Then Abba decided to move to the New Nigeria Peoples Party. There he along with Kwankwaso’became flagbearers for presidential and gubernatorial elections. And now in 2023, he has finally won the 2023 governorship election in Kano state.

Net Worth

  • Much about Abba Kabir Yusuf’s earnings is not known to anyone. Let us tell you that Abba was the formal Commissioner of the Ministry of Works, Housing and Transport (Kano State).
  • Just like this with his serving in different positions, Abba has not only earned a good income but also raises his wealth. People believe that Abba would now be an honor with a net worth of $650k USD approximately.

Facts About Abba Kabir Yusuf

  • He posted on his Instagram that in October 2022 he attended the wedding of Fatiha of one of his aides, Babangida A. Said (IBB), in Kano City.
  • Abba is an Islam religion follower and shared the true thoughts of the lord.
  • He always loves to celebrate Ramadan with his followers.
  • In November 2019 he posted that he has won Kwankwasiyya Award (An honourary Award).
  • He loves to support every sports team in Nigeria.

Profiles – Instagram & Facebook

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