Professor Isa Hussaini Marte
Chief of Staff to the Governor of Borno State
All Progressives Congress Borno State
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Prof. Isa Hussaini Marte is Chief of Staff to Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State. A pharmacologist and cancer-researcher by training, with a robust academic background (Pharmacy, Pharmacology, MBA), he has served as Commissioner for Higher Education and as overseeing Commissioner for Health. Since his appointment in August 2020, he has coordinated government house affairs under Zulum, leveraging both his scientific training and administrative experience. Known for integrity, academic distinction, and bridging both education and governance in his public service.
Education
- Primary and Secondary School: Yerwa Central Primary School, Maiduguri; then Yerwa Government Secondary School, Maiduguri (West African School Certificate in 1975) (The Abusites)
- Bachelor of Pharmacy, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (Punch Newspapers)
- Master’s Degree in Pharmacology, Chelsea College, University of London (1983) (Punch Newspapers)
- Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Pharmacology, King’s College London (1987) (Punch Newspapers)
- MBA (Master of Business Administration) from Averett University, Danville, Virginia, USA (1997)
Professional Background
- Academic & Research: He is a professor of pharmacology specializing in cancer research. Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Science; member of societies including Society for Neuroscience, American Association for Cancer Research, Pharmacists Council of Nigeria. (Punch Newspapers.
- University roles: Lecturer, then Senior Lecturer; Head of Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology at the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Development, Abuja; visiting professor positions; research roles abroad.
- Public Service / Government roles: Commissioner for Higher Education, Borno State (Aug 2019 – Aug 2020) (Punch Newspapers). Chief of Staff, Borno State, initially appointed August 17, 2020 (Punch Newspapers). Overseeing Commissioner of Health while serving as Chief of Staff (in 2021) (Punch Newspapers)
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