ABUBAKAR SODANGI BIOGRAPHY, EDUCATION, CAREER, CONTROVERSIES AND DEATH

ABUBAKAR SODANGI BIOGRAPHY -Abubakar Sodangi was a Nigerian politician who served as a Senator representing the Nasarawa West Senatorial District in the Nigerian Senate. He was a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Sodangi was known for his contributions to legislative matters and his advocacy for the development of his constituency.

ABUBAKAR SODANGI PROFILE

Name	Abubakar Sodangi
Real Name	Abubakar Danso Sodangi
Date of Birth	31 January 1954
Date of Death	10 March 2024
State of Origin	Nassarawa
Tribe	N/A
Nationality	Nigerian
Occupation	Senator
Religion	Islam
Marital Status	Married
Net Worth	$600,00
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ABUBAKAR SODANGI BIOGRAPHY

Abubakar Danso Sodangi, born on January 31, 1954, is a prominent Nigerian politician who served as Senator for the Nasarawa West constituency of Nasarawa State. He began his tenure in May 1999 and was reelected in both 2003 and 2007. Sodangi is affiliated with the All Progressives Congress (APC), the ruling party in Nigeria. Additionally, he holds the distinguished title of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, highlighting his legal expertise and standing within the legal profession.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Abubakar Danso Sodangi pursued his education at the School of Preliminary Studies in Keffi from 1977 to 1979 before continuing his studies at the University of Sokoto from 1979 to 1983, where he obtained an LLB (Hons) degree. Following his undergraduate studies, he attended the Nigeria Law School in Lagos, completing his legal training and becoming a Barrister at Law in May 1984.

CAREER

Senator Abubakar worked as a preventive Officer with the Department of Customs & Excise (1974–1977). He was a member of several professional bodies including Commonwealth Lawyers Association, African Bar Association, International Bar Association and Human Rights Institute . He became a Member of the Board of Directors of PRTV, member of the National Human Rights Commission and Assistant Secretary, Federal Capital Territory Judiciary. Sodangi was one of the founding members of the PDP.He was elected to the Senate seat in 1999, and was re-elected in 2003 and 2007. After resuming his seat in 2007, he was appointed to committees on Judiciary, Human Rights & Legal Matters, Interior Affairs, Foreign Affairs and Federal Capital Territory. He was also ex senator of Nassarawa state.

CONTROVERSIES

There are no known controversies connected to Abubakar Sodangi.

PERSONAL LIFE

Senator Abubakar Sodangi was Married and had 3 children.

ABUBAKAR SODANGI NET WORTH

Senator Sodangi was estimated to be worth about $600,000 in his lifetime.

ABUBAKAR SODANGI DEATH

Abubakar Sodangi life came to an end on 10 March 2024.