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Daniel Kanu (politician)

For other people named Daniel Kanu, see Daniel Kanu (disambiguation).

Daniel Kanu (born 20 January 1971) is an American-Nigerian politician, entrepreneur and philanthropist. According to a 2014 article in News Diary Online, he became well known throughout Nigeria for his support of General Sani Abacha.[1] He is involved in several businesses in Nigeria and sponsors several organizations dedicated to youth development.

Daniel Kanu
Born
Daniel Kanu

(1971-01-20) 20 January 1971 (age 53)
Aba, Abia State, Nigeria
NationalityAmerican-Nigerian
Occupation(s)Philanthropist, politician, entrepreneur
SpouseKimberley Kanu
ChildrenDestiny
Danika
Deandra
Darcy
Sarah
Rachel
Beatrice
Daniel
Obinna
Josephine
Websitedanielkanu.com

Early life and education

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Kanu was born in Aba, Imo State, now Abia State, and was educated in Nigeria until 1985, when he relocated to Texas in the United States. He graduated in 1990 from North Garland High School. In 1991, while studying at University of Oklahoma, he played Defensive End on the Oklahoma Sooners American Football Team.[2] After, he attended Richland College in Dallas, Texas, receiving a certificate in Global Studies on International Business and Trade and a degree in arts. In 1993, he returned to Nigeria.[3]

Career

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Kanu began his business career in 1993, when he founded DIK International Limited. The company, together with its subsidiaries, is engaged in areas such as trading, construction, importation and supplying of commodities and technological advanced products, real estate, oil and gas supplies. He is also a Managing Director of Cleanall Environmental Services Limited.[4] Kanu is a Chairman of DK Fitness Products Limited.[5]

Political career

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Kanu's involvement in Nigerian politics involved him in a number of different political organizations and groups, notably including organizing Youth Earnestly Ask for Abacha (YEAA) and leading 2 Million Man March in support of controversial leader General Sani Abacha,[1][3][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] and considered to be the largest gathering in history of Nigeria. In 2002, he won the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Primary election for Federal House of Representatives (AMAC and Bwari), but his win was annulled by the PDP due to what they claimed were unverifiable certificates and unclear antecedents.[15][16][17] In 2011, Daniel Kanu was appointed Senior Special Assistant (Agriculture and Water Resources) to the Governor of Imo State, Nigeria.[18] Kanu was appointed Special Adviser to the Governor of Imo State, Nigeria, in 2012.[19]

Philanthropy

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Kanu is the founder and sponsor of the Daniel Kanu Youth Foundation, which works to promote youth through education and sports. The organization is a core sponsor of the Federal Capital Territory Football Association League in Abuja.[20][21][22][23][24] In 2014, Daniel Kanu again launched the youth sponsoring New Deal Organization focused heavily on fostering youth development and reducing youth crime.[1][25][26][27][28][29][30][31] He is also a Founder of Body Builders Association of Nigeria (BBAN)[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Newdiaryonline. "Daniel Kanu Interview:'I Have A New Deal For Nigerians'", "Newsdiaryonline.com", 14 April 2014. Retrieved on 14 April 2014.
  2. ^ Oklahoma Sooners
  3. ^ a b "Daniel Kanu". www.danielkanu.com. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  4. ^ Akani, Fred. "West Africa:Multinationals may be disqualified", "Offshore", Lagos, 5 January 1998. Retrieved on 5 January 1998.
  5. ^ a b NewsDiaryOnline. "Jonathan's Second Term Quest 'Divine' ,Says Daniel Kanu-led Sport Group", New Diary Online, Abuja, 7 March 2015.
  6. ^ Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Canada. "Nigeria: Youth Earnestly Ask for Abacha (YEAA)", "Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada", Canada, 1 November 1998. Retrieved on 1 November 199.8
  7. ^ Idachaba, Enemaku. "Chronology of Major Political Events in the Abacha Era (1993–1998)", "[[ Nigeria during the Abacha Years (1993-1998)/Kunle Amuwo, Daniel C. Bach, Yann Lebeau]]", Institut français de recherche en Afrique, 2001.
  8. ^ Obi, Cyril. "Last Card: Can Nigeria Survive Another POlitical Transition?", "African Journals", 2000. Retrieved in 2000.
  9. ^ Omunu, Henry. "Nigeria: More Aspirants Eye FCT Federal Constituencies", "Daily Trust", Nigeria, 14 October 2002. Retrieved on 14 October 2002.
  10. ^ Africa Research Bulletin: Political, Social and Cultural Series [Oxford]. 20 March 1998. Vol. 35, No. 2. "Nigeria: Will He, Won't He?"
  11. ^ This Day Live. "All the President's Men" Archived 25 October 2014 at the Wayback Machine, "This Day Live", 25 August 2010. Retrieved on 25 August 2010.
  12. ^ This Day Live. "SpyGlass" Archived 25 October 2014 at the Wayback Machine, "This Day Live", 24 September 2010. Retrieved on 24 September 2010.
  13. ^ Oritse, Godwin. "Nigeria: Why I Campaigned for Abacha, By Daniel Kanu", "Vanguard", 16 July 2008. Retrieved on 16 July 2008.
  14. ^ Kotun, Ajiroba Yemi. "ABACHA'S LONG SILENCE", "The Nigerian Voice", 23 October 2013. Retrieved on 23 October 2013.
  15. ^ a b Orijo Reporter. "WE LIVE IN A NATION WHERE DECEPTION IS SEEN AS POLITICS -DANIEL KANU, THE MAN BEHIND YOUTHS EARNESTLY ASK FOR ABACHA, AN ORGANISATION THAT WANTED LATE MILITARY JUNTA TO TRANSMUTE TO CIVILIAN PRESIDENT", "Orijo Reporter", 14 April 2014. Retrieved on 14 April 2014.
  16. ^ Chuks, Okocha and Chuks, Akunna. "PDP Rejects Omisore, Annuls Daniel Kanu's Ticket.", Lagos, 22 December 2002.
  17. ^ This Day/All Africa Global Media via COMTEX. "Daniel Kanu And PDP's High-Handedness", "Highbeam Business", Lagos, 6 January 2003. Retrieved on 6 January 2003.
  18. ^ Sylvanus, Nkiru. "Imo: Rochas names 15 SSA, 32 SA, 11 Aides, Committe members"[permanent dead link‍], [sic] "elombah.com", 19 July 2011. Retrieved on 19 July 2011.
  19. ^ Ibekwe, Osita. "List of Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, Special Assistants, Executive Assistants and Personal Assistants appointed by The Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha" Archived 23 July 2012 at the Wayback Machine, "The Heartlander", 16 July 2012. Retrieved on 16 July 2012.
  20. ^ Ajimotokan, Olawale. "FCT Football League" Archived 8 October 2015 at the Wayback Machine, "ThisDayLive", Abuja, 19 August 2010. Retrieved on 19 August 2010.
  21. ^ news.nigeriang.com "Football academies increses [sic] In Nigeria" Archived 2 April 2015 at the Wayback Machine, "news.nigeriang", 1 October 2010. Retrieved on 1 October 2010.
  22. ^ http://www.streamica.com/#v/wq1RQ3fPy6c
  23. ^ Uzondu, James. "Dream Team V: Still Dreaming", "Nigerian News World", 13 December 2011. Retrieved on 13 December 2011.
  24. ^ Ngobua, David. "Kanu back to sponsor FCT Football League", "Daily Trust", 11 April 2014. Retrieved on 11 April 2014.
  25. ^ Daily Trust. "New group emerges to tackle youth indiscipline", "8 April 2014", 8 April 2014. Retrieved on 8 April 2014.
  26. ^ Vanguard. "Group lauds Jonathan on confab", "Vanguard", 7 April 2014. Retrieved on 7 April 2014.
  27. ^ Agency Reporter. "NIGERIA: Daniel Kanu and Crimes Prevention among the Youths", "Codewit World News", 26 April 2014. Retrieved on 26 April 2014.
  28. ^ Lawal, Taofeek. "Daniel Kanu lectures at NUAMBS Abuja dinner today" Archived 5 September 2014 at the Wayback Machine, "Gong News", 24 May 2014. Retrieved on 24 May 2014.
  29. ^ Olajide, Fashikun. "Nigeria needs a new revolution to escape its current crisis – Daniel Kanu" Archived 24 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine, "Gong News", 25 May 2014. Retrieved on 25 May 2014.
  30. ^ Aminu, Habibu Umar. "'Use pragmatic approach to address insecurity'", "Daily Trust", 29 May 2014. Retrieved on 29 May 2014.
  31. ^ Newsdiaryonline. "The Role of Students/Youths in Ensuring Security in Nigeria,By Daniel Kanu", "NewsDiaryOnline", 25 May 2014. Retrieved on 25 May 2014.
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