Dangiwa Umar
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Abubakar Dangiwa Umar (born 21 September 1949) was governor of Kaduna state in Nigeria from August 1985 to June 1988 during the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida.[1] After retiring from the army in 1993, he became a social critic and the founder of Movement for Unity and Progress, a political party.[2]
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Abubakar Dangiwa Umar | |
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Governor of Kaduna State | |
In office August 1985 ā June 1988 | |
Preceded by | Usman Mu'azu |
Succeeded by | Abdullahi Sarki Mukhtar |
Personal details | |
Born | (1949-09-21) 21 September 1949 (age 74) Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Nigeria |
Branch/service | Nigerian Army |
Rank | Colonel |
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