Malam Ibrahim Shekarau | |
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Nigerian Senator from Kano Central | |
In office 11 June 2019 – 11 June 2023 | |
Preceded by | Rabiu Kwankwaso |
Succeeded by | Rufai Hanga |
Minister of Education | |
In office 9 July 2014 – 2015 | |
President | Goodluck Jonathan |
Preceded by | Nyesom Wike |
Succeeded by | Adamu Adamu |
Kano State Governor | |
In office 29 May 2003 – 29 May 2011 | |
Deputy | Magaji Abdullahi (2003–2007) Abdullahi T Gwarzo (2007–2011) |
Preceded by | Rabiu Kwankwaso |
Succeeded by | Rabiu Kwankwaso |
Personal details | |
Born | Kurmawa | 5 November 1955
Nationality | Nigerian |
Political party | PDP |
Other political affiliations | New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) (2022)
ANPP (2002–2014) PDP (2014–2018) |
Spouse(s) | Amina Shekarau, Zainab Shekarau, Halima Shekarau & Gaji Dantata |
Relations | Married |
Residence | Kano |
Alma mater | Ahmadu Bello University |
Occupation | Civil Servant / Politician |
Profession | Administrator |
Ibrahim Shekarau (born 5 November 1955) is a former Nigerian minister of education[1] and two-term Governor of Kano State in Nigeria. He was elected in April 2003 and re-elected in April 2007. He is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).[2] He was one of the candidates who aspired to become president in the Nigerian general elections of 2011.[3]