Abubakar Kyari Biography, Education, Career, Controversies, And Net Worth

Maria Olanrewaju | July 17, 2023 | Find It | No Comments

Abubakar Kyari was born in Borno State, Nigeria. His father, Late Brigadier Abba Kyari, served as the military administrator for the North Central region from 1967 to 1975. Abubakar Kyari has eight siblings. Senator Abubakar Kyari CON born on January 15, 1963, is a Nigerian politician who has had a notable career in politics. He represented the Borno North Senatorial District of Borno State in the 9th National Assembly from 2015 until his resignation in April 2022. He is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and currently serves as the acting national chairman of the party.

Abubakar Kyari Profile

Name	Abubakar Kyari
Real Name	Abubakar Kyari
Date of Birth	15 January 1963
Age	60 years
State of Origin	Borno State
Tribe	Hausa
Nationality	Nigerian
Occupation	Politician
Religion	Islam
Marital Status	Married
Net Worth	$2 Million
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Educational Background

He received his early education in Nigeria, attending Kaduna Capital School in 1974. He then went on to Barewa College Zaria, where he obtained his WASSCE (West African Senior School Certificate Examination) in 1979. Abubakar Kyari pursued higher education in the United States, earning a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee Martin in 1986. In 1989, he attended Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri, where he obtained a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA).

Career

Abubakar Kyari has had a diverse and extensive political career, serving in various positions both within Borno State and at the federal level. He began his political journey by being elected to the House of Representatives under the UNCP party in 1998. Afterward, he served as the State Treasurer of the All Peoples Party (APP) in Borno State from 1998 to 1999.

Continuing his political trajectory, Kyari was re-elected to the House of Representatives under the APP from 1999 to 2003. During his tenure, he made significant contributions as the Honorable Commissioner for Water Resources in Borno State from 2003 to 2005. Subsequently, he assumed the role of Managing Director of the Rural Water Supply Agency in Borno State from 2005 to 2007.

From 2007 to 2008, Kyari served as the Honorable Commissioner for Education in Borno State. He then held the position of Honorable Commissioner for Water Resources from 2008 to 2010. Demonstrating his versatility in governance, he served as the Honorable Commissioner for Home Affairs and Information in Borno State from 2010 to 2011. Later in 2011, Kyari took on the role of Honorable Commissioner for Works.

From 2011 to 2014, he served as the Chief of Staff at the Government House in Borno State, contributing to the administration’s strategic management. In 2015, Kyari was elected as a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, representing the APC party. He held this position until 2019 when he was re-elected as a Senator, continuing his representation of the Borno North Senatorial District under the APC party.

Furthermore, following the resignation of Abdullahi Adamu, Kyari was appointed as the Acting Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, a prominent political party in Nigeria. In recognition of his contributions and achievements, he was honored with the prestigious Nigerian national award of Commander Of The Order Of The Niger (CON) in October 2022 by President Muhammadu Buhari.