Muhammad Bappa Takai is a Nigerian politician who was elected the chairman of Takai Local Government Area of Kano State in January 2021 and he was the commissioner for science, technology and Innovations between 2019 and 2020
Muhammad Bappa Takai | |
|---|---|
| Chairman of Takai | |
| Assumed office 2021 | |
| Kano State commissioner for science and technology | |
| In office 2019–2018 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 August 1968 Takai |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress |
| Relations | Married |
| Residence | Kano |
| Alma mater | Kano State Polytechnic Bayero University Kano |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life and education
editBaffa was born in Takai, Kano State, he attended Takai Central Primary School between 1976 and 1982, he also attende Government Secondary School, Rimi between 1982 and 1988. he obtained Diploma in Public Administration from Bayero University Kano and Higher National Diploma in Economics, Cooperative and Management from Kano State Polytechnic.[citation needed]
Politics
editBaffa was the chairman of Takai Local Government Area of Kano State between 2007 and 2010 during the administration of governor Ibrahim Shekarau and he contested for the seat of House of Representatives to represent Takai/Sumaila constituency during the 2019 Nigerian general election. After primary election, Baffa sacrificed his candidature to Kawu Sumaila for peace to reign in their party after which Kawu lost primary election to senator Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya in 2018.[1][2][3] Baffa was appointed commissioner of science and technology by governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje where he served for 2 years.[4][5][6][7][8][9] and he contested for chairman of Takai and won election in January 2021 and became the Chairman, All Local Government Chairmen of Nigeria, Kano Branch.[10]
References
edit- ^ "Probe loss of Sumaila/Takai, Kawu tells presidency/APC". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 1 September 2019. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- ^ Official, e-NIGERIA! (1 September 2019). "Probe loss of Sumaila/Takai, Kawu tells presidency/APC". e-nigeria!. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- ^ Abdullahi, Suleiman. "Press Release by Rt Hon Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila". mastv.com.ng. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- ^ Agencies (4 November 2019). "Governor Ganduje sends 20 Commissioner-nominees to Kano assembly". TODAY. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- ^ "Executive Council". Visit Kano. 21 September 2017. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- ^ "BREAKING: Ganduje sends 20 Commissioner-nominees to Kano Assembly". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 4 November 2019. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- ^ "Ganduje cautions new commissioners against corruption". P.M. News. 5 November 2019. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- ^ "Ganduje swears in new commissioners, urges to shun corrupt practices". Vanguard News. 5 November 2019. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- ^ "Be honest, civilised, Ganduje tasks new commissioners". Daily Trust. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- ^ "Garo, 44 LGCs visit Dantata". TRIUMPH NEWS. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
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