Governors of the all progressives congress apc under the aegis of progressive governors forum pgf will soon implement the recommendations of gov. Nov 15, 2016 former vp atiku haunted by his corruption demons, governor elrufai says a new firefight has broken out in the all progressives congress apc, as kaduna state governor nasir ahmad elrufai late. We also recall that in 2003, he alleged that the then deputy senate president, ibrahim mantu asked him for a bribe in order to confirm him as a minister. His controversial book accidental public servant sparked a lot of outrage as he ruffled some feathers in high places. Oct 04, 2019 a file photo of governor nasir elrufai. Governor nasir elrufais jibe the guardian nigeria news. Elrufai visits deposed emir sanusi in nasarawa welcome. Elrufai meets pastor tunde bakare 24 hours after moving. Nasir elrufai wrote a book titled accidental public servant in 20. Mallam nasir ahmad elrufai born 16 february 1960 is a nigerian politician who is the governor of kaduna state since 2015. The governor leads the executive branch of the government. Kaduna state governor, nasir elrufai flew to lagos on saturday to do a book launch and also visit with his friend, emir muhammadu sanusi ii, continuing where he stopped on friday. Sep 11, 2019 governor nasir elrufai has flagged off the annual kaduna arts and book festival, initiated to encourage literary arts and talents. In his address, he sadi that people who are high risk of dying.
Mar 31, 2020 nasir elrufai kaduna state governor was seen in public mo. Governor elrufai pictured with his sons, bello and bashir in. Alex jones interviews rodney howardbrowne over new book. Will nigerians accept hadiza elrufais apology after. Governor nasir elrufai of kaduna state has visited alhaji muhammadu sanusi ii, in awe, nasarawa state, where he is presently residing after he was dethroned as emir of kano and banished from the city on monday. Last week, kaduna state governor mallam nasir elrufai made a strange incursion into lagos politics. Nasir elrufai, the kaduna state governor, has sent his condolences to the former lawmaker representing bayelsa east in the upper legislative chamber, senator ben murray bruce. He is a founding member of the ruling all progressives congress. Welcome to the official page of the governor of kaduna state, malam nasir ahmad elrufai. The governor who has spend close to one month in isolation after tested positive to covid19 on the 28th of march, 2020, address the people of kaduna state today after he was tested negative to covid19.
Kaduna state governor, nasir elrufai, was pictured with his sons, bello and bashir elrufai posing next to him as they paid him a visit at his office. Latest news about nasir elrufai in nigeria today 20th april 2020. Elrufai says tomato jos investment confirms kaduna state businessfriendliness. The kaduna state governor, nasir elrufai, has raised the alarm over the emergence of a deadly islamic group, gausiyya in markafi local government area of the state. The nigerian politician mallam nasir ahmad elrufai is the incumbent governor of kaduna state and former director general of the bureau of public enterprises, the head privatization agency in nigeria and also the former minister of the federal capital territory, abuja. Kaduna state governor nasir elrufai has made a case for the abandonment of zoning arrangements for political offices as currently obtainable in the country. Nasir elrufai born february 16, 1960, nigerian governor. They can either listen to elrufai and support the south or jettison his advice and insist on producing buharis replacement. Over the weekend, bello elrufai, son of kaduna state governor, nasir elrufai, made a statement that the president of the usa, donald trump has been an incompetent leader since coronavirus started. Elrufai sends consolation to benmurray bruce over loss of his wife. Kaduna news online, a news publication platform delivering breaking and reliable news from all over nigeria, africa and beyond, with insights from kaduna. After a rather forgettable, anodyne presentation before the. Statement by malam nasir elrufai on his covid19 test results, 28 march 2020 earlier this week, i submitted a sample for the covid19 test. This position places its holder in leadership of the state with command authority over the state affairs.
His unwavering focus on economic development includes attracting businesses and investment to the state while helping homegrown businesses flourish. The result came in this evening, and i regret to say that it is positive. Presentation of firstclass staff of office to esu chikun, his royal highness, dr. Former vp atiku haunted by his corruption demons, governor. The governor governor nasir elrufai has led kadunas recovery from the great recession created by the previous administration to a position of national economic prominence. In retrospect, five years down the road, he has largely delivered on these promises but it is still workinprogress. Sanusi has been staying in nasarawa following his removal as emir of kano by kano state government. Elrufai biography, political career and life of nasir. Bakare hosted elrufai to his 60th birthday celebration and presentation of his book in lagos state. Pastor tunde bakare, general overseer of the latter rain assembly, on saturday, met with the kaduna state governor, nasir elrufai. Kdsg and arla break ground for damau milk farm project. In the book, elrufai talks about the public service in nigeria, the many challenges faced by the country, and what can be done while calling on a new generation of leaders to take the country back from the brink of destruction. The governor disclosed this monday, stating that prevention is.
Kaduna state governor, nasir ahmad elrufai has come under heavy verbal attacks from the leadership of southern kaduna and the christian association of nigeria can, over the recent killings in kajuru local government area of the state. Yes, you dont sit around when there is a problem to tackle. The first wife is hadiza isma from kano, who was born 21 june 1960. The governor disclosed this monday, stating that prevention is the only logical thing to do. Governor, nasir elrufai celebrates 60th birthday with family and.
Former vp atiku haunted by his corruption demons, governor elrufai says a new firefight has broken out in the all progressives congress apc, as kaduna state governor nasir ahmad elrufai late. Governor of bauchi state, bala mohammed, is also in isolation after testing positive to the virus. Governor nasir elrufai warned against zoning of the presidency between the north and south region of nigeria in a prologue titled defeating a determined incumbent the nigerian experience, written in contributiion to a book by the directorgeneral of the progressives governors forum, salihu lukma. The governor who made announced on saturday disclosed that he was already in selfisolation as stipulated by the guidelines of nigeria. Governor elrufai wants zoning stopped in presidency. It has not really been easy in the past months to constantly engage the governor of kaduna state. Elrufai, pastor bakare visit muhammadu sanusi in lagos. Indeed, things are still not where they ought to be, but they have left. May 08, 2019 governor nasir elrufai of kaduna state is no stranger to controversy. New year message from malam nasir elrufai, governor of kaduna state. Dont politicise killings, elrufai tells kaduna communities.
The islamic movement in nigeria has accused kaduna state government of nasir elrufai of sponsoring hate speech campaigns against it, with the public presentation of a book early in the week at arewa house, kaduna, during which shias were called infidels by the organisers of the event. The governor stated this, yesterday, after he was led to the scene of a recent crisis in kajuru local government area, where he claimed 66 persons were killed. Nasir elrufai has announced that hes tested positive for covid19. Also, the kaduna state governors statement in support of the southern presidency has a clausecondition. Nasir elrufai and the peoples verdict by timothy dokpesi adidi. Malam nasir elrufai said that kaduna state is honoured to be able to call on the services of a man of such calibre to drive its development, the statement added. Nasir elrufai kaduna state governor was seen in public.
He was previously the minister of the federal capital territory from 2003 to 2007. The governor who made announced on saturday disclosed that he was already in selfisolation as stipulated by the guidelines of nigeria centre for. Elrufais government sponsoring hate speech campaigns. Nasir elrufai born february 16, 1960, nigerian governor of. The governor, who had tested positive for the virus on saturday, march 28, 2020, on wednesday in a statement said that. The governor stated this, yesterday, after he was led to the scene of a recent crisis in kajuru local government area, where he. Malam nasir elrufai, governor of kaduna state is a polygamist and he is proud to flaunt it as he showed off his three wives at his 60th birthday celebration in kaduna on monday. The governor is frequently described to be the number one citizen of the state. You are losing the mission and the momentum, governor elrufai warned president buhari in 30page, 2016 memo kaduna state governor nasir elrufai in september 2016 sent a powerful memo to.
The governor also formally presented to the public two volumes of these times, a compilation of his newspaper columns and speeches. The governor, on september 23, fulfilled his covenant with the electorate, as abubakar went to capital school kaduna. Kaduna state government lets make kaduna great again. The governor, who made this known on wednesday via twitter, said his family went through trauma when he. Dangerous islamic group emerges in kaduna governor elrufai. Governor nasir elrufai has said that kidnappers are now collaborating with some elements of boko haram to carry out hideous crimes in kaduna state. The kaduna state governor, nasir elrufai has said the state would not hesitate to impose a statewide curfew or initiate a total lockdown, if it becomes the last resort to contain coronavirus outbreak. Second inauguration address by malam nasir elrufai, governor of kaduna state, delivered at murtala mohammed square, kaduna, on wednesday, 29th may 2019. Jul 11, 2017 this feature is not available right now. The governor left kaduna on thursday morning and headed to awe, daily trust reported, quoting an unnamed security source. Governor elrufai pictured with his sons, bello and bashir. He said the north should not replace buhari again in 2023, unless there is some extenuating circumstances. Governor nasir elrufai of kaduna state is no stranger to controversy. Also, the kaduna state governor s statement in support of the southern presidency has a clausecondition.
Pastor bakare, elrufai visit sanusi in lagos punch newspapers. Kaduna state governor, mallam nasir elrufai recently scratched the subject of who might succeed him come 2023. Mar 02, 2019 the kaduna state government said it would set up a judicial commission of inquiry into the recurring killings in kajuru and kachia local government areas. The kaduna state government said it would set up a judicial commission of inquiry into the recurring killings in kajuru and kachia local government areas. They now have someone, like in the days of balarabe musa, who has their back. The acting governor, dr hadiza balarabe, the kaduna state head of service, hajia bariatu mohammed and other govt officials received a team from dai, an. Kaduna state governor, malam nasir elrufai, and pastor tunde bakare of the latter rain assembly visited the dethroned emir of. Pastor tunde bakare, leader of the latter rain assembly hosted the lagos relaunch of elrufais book, these times. Nasir elrufai kaduna state governor was seen in public mo.
Latest news about nasir elrufai in nigeria today 20th. In the past one week or so, the media has been awash with kaduna state governor nasir elrufais inflammatory remarks against national leader of. Governor nasir elrufai has flagged off the annual kaduna arts and book festival, initiated to encourage literary arts and talents. The governor governor nasir elrufai has led kaduna s recovery from the great recession created by the previous administration to a position of national economic prominence. Commissioning of the zaria water supply expansion project. Crowd boo kaduna state governor nasir elrufai youtube. Covid19 arrives kaduna as governor elrufai tests positive.
Pastor bakare, elrufai visit sanusi in lagos punch. Bakare hosted elrufai to his 60th birthday celebration and presentation of his book in lagos state the event also had the ekiti state governor, kayode fayemi and other top dignitaries in attendance. The event also had the ekiti state governor, kayode fayemi and other top dignitaries in attendance. Elrufai visits deposed emir sanusi in nasarawa welcome to. The kaduna state governor is the head of kaduna state government. Governor nasir elrufai of kaduna state has paid a short visit to alhaji muhammadu sanusi ii, in awe, nasarawa state.
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