AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
Governor, Kwara State
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AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is the current Governor of Kwara State and a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Elected in 2019, he became the first governor to break the long-standing dominance of the Saraki political dynasty in Kwara. A businessman and oil industry entrepreneur, he has prioritized infrastructure development, transparency, and public service reform. AbdulRazaq is also known for youth and gender inclusion, appointing Nigeria’s youngest female commissioner in his cabinet.
Education
- Attended Government College, Kaduna
- Some tertiary education pursued abroad (details not fully disclosed)
- Largely self-educated in energy economics and management.
Professional Background
Before entering politics, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq had a long career in the oil and gas sector. He is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of First Fuels Limited, one of Nigeria’s first indigenous oil trading companies, established in the 1990s. His experience in business, particularly in petroleum marketing and logistics, shaped his pragmatic approach to leadership and governance.
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