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Abdullahi Tijjani Muhammad Gwarzo
Abdullahi Tijjani Muhammad Gwarzo
Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development
	In office; 2023–2024
President	Bola Ahmed Tinubu
deputy governor of Kano State
	In office; 2003–2011
Governor	Ibrahim Shekarau
Personal details
Born	23 September 1960; Koyar Getso, Gwarzo, Kano State, Nigeria
Political party	All Progressives Congress (APC)
Education	Ahmadu Bello University
Profession	Politician, public servant

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Abdullahi Tijjani Muhammad Gwarzo (born September 23, 1960) is a Nigerian politician and public servant. He served as the Deputy Governor of Kano State from 2003 to 2011 and as the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development from 2023 to 2024 under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.^[1] Gwarzo is known for his work on water infrastructure projects during his tenure in Kano State.^[2]

Early Life and Education

Abdullahi Tijjani Muhammad Gwarzo was born on September 23, 1960, in Koyar Getso, Gwarzo Local Government Area, Kano State, Nigeria. He completed his primary education at Gwarzo Day Primary School in 1977 and his secondary education at Science Secondary School, Dawakin Kudu, earning his Senior Secondary Certificate in 1982.^[3]

He obtained a Bachelor of Science (Tech) degree in Textile Engineering from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, in 1988. Following graduation, he participated in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) from 1988 to 1989, serving at Asaba Textile in the former Bendel State (now Delta State).^[4]

Political Career

Local Government Leadership

Gwarzo began his political career during Nigeria's Third Republic as a member of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). He served as Chairman of the Gwarzo Local Government Area from 1991 to 1993 and again from 1997 to 1998 under the United Nigeria Congress Party (UNCP).^[5]

In 2003, he was appointed Caretaker Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Kano State and was later elected as State ALGON Chairman, serving from 2004 to 2007.^[6]

Deputy Governor of Kano State

Gwarzo was elected as the Deputy Governor of Kano State in 2003 alongside Governor Ibrahim Shekarau under the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP). He held this position until 2011.^[7] During his tenure, he also oversaw the Ministry of Water Resources and supervised major projects such as the Watari Waterworks and the Greater Kano Water Project.^[8]

Federal Government Roles

In 2021, Gwarzo was appointed Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal College of Education, Zaria, where he oversaw academic and administrative governance.^[9]

In 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed him as the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, focusing on urban planning and sustainable infrastructure.^[10]

Legacy and Public Perception

Gwarzo is recognized for his contributions to water infrastructure development in Kano State, earning him the nickname "Ruwa Baba" (Father of Water).^[11] He is regarded as a dedicated public servant with a focus on local governance and public welfare.

Positions Held

Chairman, Gwarzo Local Government Area (1991-1993; 1997-1998)
Caretaker Chairman, ALGON Kano State (2003)
State ALGON Chairman (2004-2007)
Special Adviser on Special Duties, Kano State (2003)
Deputy Governor of Kano State (2003-2011)
Gubernatorial Candidate, Action Congress of Nigeria (2011)
Chairman, Governing Council of the Federal College of Education, Zaria (2021-2023)
Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development (2023-2024)

Personal Life

Gwarzo is known for his engagement with community welfare initiatives and continues to advocate for grassroots development.

References

^[1] "Meet Nigeria's New Ministers." Premium Times, August 21, 2023. [1]

^[2] "Kano Launches Major Water Project." ThisDay, July 15, 2009. [2]

^[3] "Biography of Abdullahi Tijjani Muhammad Gwarzo." FCE Zaria Official Website. EduChamp : Education HTML Template

^[4] "FG Appoints New Governing Council for FCE Zaria." FCE Zaria Official Website, June 10, 2021. [3]

^[5] "Tinubu Swears in New Ministers." The Guardian Nigeria, August 21, 2023. [4]