Kabiru Garba Marafa
Former Senator, Zamfara Central Senatorial District
African Democratic Congress Zamfara State
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Kabiru Garba Marafa is a Nigerian politician, petroleum engineer, and former Senator who represented Zamfara Central Senatorial District from 2011 to 2019. A prominent and outspoken figure in Nigerian politics, he was formerly aligned with the All Progressives Congress (APC) but has since defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a new phase in his political journey. Marafa gained national prominence during the leadership crises of the 8th Senate and the legal battles surrounding the Zamfara APC primaries in 2019. He remains an influential voice in Zamfara politics.
Education
- Primary and Secondary Education: Zamfara State (dates not fully documented)
- Diploma in Petroleum Engineering, Kaduna Polytechnic
- Advanced studies in Petroleum Engineering, Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Warri
Professional Background
- Petroleum engineer and businessman before politics
- Worked in the oil and gas sector, including positions with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and private companies
- Entered politics through local party structures, building influence within the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP)