Yusuf Tanko Sununu
Member, House of Representatives — Yauri/Shanga/Ngaski
All Progressives Congress Kebbi State
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Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu is a medical doctor and APC politician from Kebbi State, currently serving as both a federal legislator representing Yauri/Shanga/Ngaski Constituency and as Nigeria’s Minister of State for Education. Known for combining public health experience with legislative leadership, he focuses on educational development, healthcare access, and national humanitarian initiatives. Appointed to the ministerial role in August 2023, he brings further visibility to his commitment to social welfare and policy reform.
Education
- Holds General Certificate of Education (GCE) qualification; completed secondary education
- Medical degree: Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (MBBS) from University of Ilorin; specialization in OBGYN
Professional Background
- Practicing medical doctor with specialization in Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Former Secretary-General of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA)
- Served on boards of Federal Medical Centre Katsina (2013) and Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto (2018)