Gimba Yau Kumo Biography, Age, Career and Net Worth
Gimba Yau Kumo is a Nigerian banker and the former Executive Director of the Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, a non profit organization. He was the husband of Fatima Buhari, the second daughter of President Buhari. Gimba Yau Kumo was declared wanted by the Independent Anti-Corruption Commission (ICPC) for allegedly embezzling $65 million in real estate. Gimba Yau Kumo was born on 5 November 1959 in Gombe State.
Gimba Yau Kumo Profile
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Name |
Gimba Yau Kumo |
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Real Names |
Gimba Yau Kumo |
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Date of Birth |
5 November 1959 |
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Age |
61 Years (2020) |
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Religion |
Muslim |
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State of Origin |
Gombe State |
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Tribe |
Fulani |
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Spouse |
Fatima Buhari |
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Net Worth |
Under Review |
Educational Background
Gimba Yau Kumo obtained a degree in Business Administration from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in 1983. He also obtained a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi in 1999.
Career
Gimba Yau Kumo was appointed the Managing Director of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria in 2010. His tenure as the Managing Director ended in 2014.
He is a Fellow if Institute of Research & Leadership Technology (IRLT). He was also the member of the Institute of Management Executive and Administration of Nigeria (MIMEA) and the Nigeria Institute of Certified Credit Administrators (AICCA)
Controversies
In May 2021, ICPC declared Kumo alongside two others Tarry Ruffus and Bola Ogunsola for allegedly embezzling $65 million.
ICPC wrote
“The persons whose pictures appear above, Mr. Tarry Rufus, Mr. Gimba Yau Kumo and Mr. Bola Ogunsola, are hereby declared WANTED by the ICPC in connection with issues bordering on misappropriation of National Housing Funds and diversion of the sum of Sixty Five Million dollars ($65,000,000).”
“Anyone who has useful information on their whereabouts should report to ICPC Headquarters, Abuja, any of the ICPC state offices or the nearest Police station.”
Media outlets reported Kumo to be President Buhari’s son-in-law. However, a statement by President Buhari media Aide Garba Shehu dissociated presidency with Kumo’s crimes.
Garba Shehu said Kumo had divorced President Buhari’s daughter, Fatima years ago.
Garba Shehu wrote
“This should normally be an affirmation that our anti-corruption agencies/institutions are truly independent and allowed unfettered freedom by the President, which in fact, is the case.
“That a state institution can issue such is a measure of the administration’s commitment to accountability, equality and justice.
“To set the records straight, the person declared wanted by the ICPC is not an in-law to President Buhari. While at some point in time, the said fugitive from justice had been linked to a family member in marriage, that relationship has ended some years ago.
“It is, therefore, unfortunate to bring the Presidents family into this case. It is in our view, an attempt to generate views and sell copies of sensational reporting.
“The President’s position at all times is that the law be allowed to take its course. As is well known of him, President Muhammadu Buhari will not provide any cover for crime, no matter who is involved.”
Personal life
Gimba Yau Kumo was the husband of Fatima Buhari, the second daughter of President Buhari.
