Abdulkadir Kure
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| Abdulkadir Kure | |
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| Governor of Niger State | |
| In office 29 May 1999 – 29 May 2007 |
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| Preceded by | Habibu Idris Shuaibu |
| Succeeded by | Mu'azu Babangida Aliyu |
Abdulkadir Kure was governor of Niger State in Nigeria from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007. He is a member of the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP).
In May 2000, he introduced Sharia law in Niger State.
Personal life[edit]
Kure is married to Zainab Abdulkadir Kure, a former civil servant and, since 2007, a member of the Nigerian Senate. They have two daughters and four sons. [1]
References[edit]
- ^ Abubakar, AbdulRahman (2007-10-21). "Women better politicians than men –Senator Zainab Kure". Daily Trust (Media Trust Limited, via allafrica.com). Retrieved 2007-10-21.
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