Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai
Former Governor, Kaduna State (2015–2023)
African Democratic Congress Kaduna State
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Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai is a prominent Nigerian technocrat and reformist who served as the Governor of Kaduna State (2015–2023) and Minister of the FCT (2003–2007). Known for his uncompromising adherence to urban master plans and bold public sector reforms, he has built a reputation as a high-efficiency administrator. Initially a foundational member of the APC, he transitioned to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and subsequently the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in late 2025, remaining a central figure in Nigeria's political discourse.
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