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Usman Albishir

Usman Albishir

Former Senator Yobe North Senatorial District

Peoples Democratic Party Yobe State

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Bio Summary

Shehu Usman Albishir (15 June 1945 – 2 July 2012) was a Nigerian senator representing Yobe North Senatorial District from 1999 to 2007. Educated in primary and secondary schools in Yobe and Maiduguri, he moved from business into politics, rising to become Senate Leader. Later, he joined PDP and contested gubernatorial primaries. Albishir died in a fatal auto crash in 2012, ending a career that spanned legislative leadership, political ambition, and business.

Education

  1. Attended Nguru Central Primary School, Islamic Qur’anic School, Hausari Primary School (Maiduguri), Provincial Secondary School (Maiduguri)
  2. Obtained GCE, West African School Certificate

Professional Background

  1. Businessman and entrepreneur in diversified sectors
  2. Politician with multiple elective and leadership roles
  3. Senate Leader in the 4th National Assembly, and Senate Minority Leader in later term
  4. Candidate for Yobe State governorship (2011

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