Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai
Former Governor, Kaduna State (2015–2023)
Social Democratic Party Kaduna State
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Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai is a Nigerian politician, technocrat, and reformist who served as Governor of Kaduna State from 2015 to 2023 under the All Progressives Congress (APC). A Harvard-trained public administrator, he previously served as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (2003–2007), where he enforced Abuja’s master plan. As Governor, he pursued reforms in education, healthcare, and infrastructure, while his policies on land, religious regulation, and security drew both praise and controversy. Known for his tough, reformist style, El-Rufai remains one of the most influential voices in contemporary Nigerian politics.
Education
- Barewa College, Zaria — Secondary education
- Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria — B.Sc. in Quantity Surveying
- Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria — Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)
- Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government, USA — Master’s in Public Administration
- Attended executive programs at Harvard Business School and Georgetown University
Professional Background
- Co-founder of El-Rufai & Partners, a quantity surveying and project management firm
- Consultant for the World Bank and international agencies in construction, privatization, and project management
- Director-General, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), spearheaded Nigeria’s privatization reforms (1999–2003)
- Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (2003–2007), enforcing Abuja’s master plan and land reforms
- Returned to politics with the APC, later elected Governor of Kaduna State in 2015
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