Abba Ruma Biography, Age, Education, Career and Death
Abba Sayyadi Ruma was a Nigerian politician and a former Minister for Agriculture. He served as the minister for Agriculture under Late president Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. Abba Ruma was born March 13, 1962.
Abba Ruma Profile
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Name |
Abba Ruma |
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Real Name |
Abba Sayyadi Ruma |
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Birthday |
March 13, 1962 |
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Age |
59 years (2021) |
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State of Origin |
Kastina State |
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Nationality |
Nigeria |
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Tribe |
Fulani |
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Occupation |
Politician |
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Political Party |
Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) |
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Wife |
Hajiya Rabi |
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Net Worth |
Under Review |
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Death |
October 27, 2021 |
Educational Background 
Abba Ruma obtained a degree in history from the University of Sokoto. He obtained a Masters in International Affairs and Diplomacy and PhD. in international relations from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and University of Abuja respectively.
Career
Abba Ruma started his career as an information officer in Kastina state. He proceeded to become the special adviser to Saidu Barda, the governor of Katsina State in 1992.
Between 1999 and 2003, Ruma was the chairman and chief executive officer of Rascom Network Ltd, a research and development company based in Kaduna.
In 2003, he was elected the chairman of Batsari Local Government Area in Katsina State and later appointed the secretary to the Katsina State Government by Umaru Musa Yar’Adua.
In 2005, President Olusegun Obasanjo appointed Abba Ruma as the Minister of State Education and later the Minister for Education in 2007.
Abba Ruma was appointed the Minister of. Agriculture and Water Resources by President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua.
In 2010, he left office after President Goodluck Jonathan dissolved his cabinet
Personal Life
Abba Ruma was married to Hajiya Rabi with 8 children. He is a Muslim
Death
Abba Ruma died in a London hospital on October 27, 2021. He was 59 years old.
