Abdullahi Aliyu Sumaila (23 March 1946 – 11 January 2003) was a Nigerian politician and administrator. One of the first administrators to inherit the post first republican administrative structure instituted by the military, served the Local Education Authority, Kano State Government and the Federal Government of Nigeria from 1967 to 2003 in various positions.[1]
Abdullahi Aliyu Sumaila | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Secretary to the Executive Council Of Kano | |
| In office 11 June 1977 – 1 October 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Abdu Sambo |
| Succeeded by | Muhammad Sagagi |
| 1st Principal Secretary to the Executive Governor of Kano | |
| In office 1 October 1978 – 1 October 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Office Established |
| Succeeded by | Abdullahi Abubakar |
| 2nd Secretary, People's Redemption Party | |
| In office 1 April 1981 – 31 December 1983 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 March 1946 Sumaila, Sumaila, Kano State, Nigeria |
| Died | 11 January 2003 (aged 56) Kano |
| Political party | People's Democratic Party (Nigeria) |
| Alma mater | Ahmadu Bello University |
| Occupation | Politician |
Background
editHis father was paternally from the Madinawan Kano Clan and maternally from the Jobawa Fulani and Fulanin Chango Clans. His mother descents from Kofar Yamma Sumaila. He was born at Mandawari, Kofar Kudu Sumaila. He attended Islamic School at Sumaila where he memorized the Quran and Maliki Islamic Jurisprudence Books, He attended Sumaila Junior Primary School from 1956-1959, Sumaila Senior Primary School from 1960-1962, Wudil Teachers College from 1963-1967 where he earned a Grade II Teachers Certificate, Advanced Teachers College Kano, Institute of Education ABU Zaria from 1968-1970, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria from 1970-1974 where he earned a BSc Social Science Degree in Government (Political Science), he returned to the same University for his postgraduate studies at the Department of Political Science from 1976-1977.[2][3]
Career
editHe served as the Deputy Head Master of Tsangaya Primary School, Assistant Secretary Cabinet Office Kano, Assistant Secretary Ministry of Information and Home Affairs, Secretary to the Kano State Executive Council, Principal Secretary to the Governor, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Works and Transport, Permanent Secretary Civil Service Commission, General Manager and Board Director Arewa Steel Works, Chairman Hadejia-Jama'are River Basin Development Authority, Chairman Kano State Television Corporation, Chairman Aurum Nigeria Limited, Director Precise Oil Resources, Director United Confectionery Nigeria Limited, Director Katday Modern Furnitures Nigeria Limited, Director Hayder Trading and Manufacturing Limited, Director Dayekh Ali Tiles, Director Ali Dayekh and Sons Nigeria Limited, Chairman A.A.Sumaila and Sons Limited, Member Northern Elements Progressive Union (NEPU) Sumaila Branch, Secretary-General People's Redemption Party, Vice Chairman Social Democratic Party, Campaign Manager Muhammadu Abubakar Rimi 1983 Gubernatorial Campaign, Political Secretary to Gubernatorial Candidate of Social Democratic Party Alhaji Ahmadu Rufai, Director General for Peoples Democratic Party Senatorial Candidate Kano South Alhaji Nura Mohammed Dankadai, Member Elections and Screening Panel of Gubernatorial and House of Assembly Candidates Kano State of the Peoples Democratic Party, Kano State 1998, Secretary Muslim Students Society Advanced Teachers College Kano 1968 -1970, Secretary General Kano Students Association (KSA) 1973, Member Blood Transfusion Services 1963-1974, Treasurer Third World Association Ahmadu Bello University Zaria 1972 to 1974, Chairman Kano State Hockey Club 1979 to 1983, Secretary Memorial Committee of the Head of State Late General Murtala Mohammed 1975, Chairman Kano State Government Committee Against Anti-Apartheid, Patron Kano State Youth Council of Nigeria, Member Kano State Government Sports Revival Committee 1988, Member Kano State Government Constitution Co-ordinating Committee 1998, Kano State Government Transition Main Committee 1999, Patron National Association of Kano State Students Association 1996 to 1999, Member Kano State Foundation Wudil Local Government Chapter and Chairman Finance Committee 1986.[4][5] many of his administrative reforms where integrated into the bureaucracy of the Nigerian federation.[6][7][8][9][10]
Family
editHe was married to Mrs Saude Abdullahi Aliyu (nee Sarkin Fulani Abdullahi-Maikano Mahmoud Dawaki Bello Sarkin Wudil and had seven children.[11]
References
edit- ^ Rimi, Abdulhamid Idris (1991). The History of Sumaila. Institute of Administration, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
- ^ New Times, Volumes 30-45. New Breed Organization Limited. 1981.
- ^ A History of Ahmadu Bello University, 1962-1987. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. 1989.
- ^ Bernard-Thompson, Ikegwuoha. Politics and government of the Nigerian "Second Republic": October 1, 1979-December 31, 1983.
- ^ Marxism and African Reality: Solidarity Message. Office of Adviser on Political Matters, Publicity and Propaganda Department, Governors Office. 1983.
- ^ Rabiu, Usman. KWANKWASIYYA IDEOLOGY:EMERGENCE, INFLUENCE AND LEGITIMACY.
- ^ Okanya, Dan Osita (1990). Political Violence in Nigeria, The Experience under the Second Republic.
- ^ Annual Volume of Laws. Kano State Government Printer Nigeria. 1981.
- ^ Nigeria Year Book. Daily Times of Nigeria. 1982.
- ^ Kano State Handbook. Ministry of Information and Home Affairs, Kano State. 1991.
- ^ Rimi, Abdulhamid Idris (1991). The History of Sumaila. Institute of Administration, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.