Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso
Former Governor, Kano State
New Nigeria Peoples Party Kano State
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Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso (born 21 October 1956) is a Nigerian engineer, politician, and two-time Governor of Kano State. He has also served as Minister of Defence, Senator for Kano Central, and is currently the national leader of the NNPP. A founder of the Kwankwasiyya movement, he is known for his strong grassroots mobilisation and pro-education policies. In the 2023 elections, he contested for President under the NNPP, emerging as a major third-force candidate with significant influence in northern Nigeria.
Education
- Kaduna Polytechnic — ND and HND in Civil Engineering
- Middlesex Polytechnic, UK — Postgraduate Studies
- Loughborough University of Technology, UK — Postgraduate Studies
Professional Background
- Engineer and civil servant with Kano State Water Resources & Engineering Construction Agency (1975–1992)
- Politician and public administrator
- Member, House of Representatives; Deputy Speaker
- Minister of Defence (2003–2007)
- Governor of Kano State (1999–2003; 2011–2015)
- Senator, Kano Central (2015–2019)
- Founder and leader of the Kwankwasiyya political movement
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