Abdulkadir Kure
Abdulkadir Kure (26 February 1956 – 8 January 2017) was a Nigerian politician who served as Governor of Niger State in Nigeria from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007.[1] He was a member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP). In May 2000, he introduced Sharia law in Niger State.[2]
Abdulkadir Kure | |
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| Governor of Niger State | |
| In office 29 May 1999 – 29 May 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Habibu Idris Shuaibu |
| Succeeded by | Mu'azu Babangida Aliyu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 February 1956 Lapai, Niger State, Nigeria |
| Died | 8 January 2017 (aged 60) Germany |
| Political party | PDP |
Personal life
Kure was married to Zainab Abdulkadir Kure, a former civil servant and, beginning in 2007, a member of the Nigerian Senate until 2015. They had two daughters and four sons.[3]
Kure hail from Lapai Local Government of the state, and held the traditional title of Rani Lapai and died on 8 January 2017 in Germany at the age of 60.[4]
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References
- Mnodu, Abu. "Nigeria: Shock As Abdulkadir Kure Dies At 61". All Africa. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
- 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.
- "Abdulkadir Kure, former Niger governor, dies at 60 in Germany". Tribune. 8 January 2017. Retrieved 2 February 2017.
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