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Nigerian politician (1948–2012) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa (1 December 1948 – 15 December 2012) was a Nigerian politician who served as governor of Kaduna State from 2010 to 2012. He was appointed deputy governor of Kaduna State in July 2005, following the death of Stephen Shekari and was elected in 2007. He was sworn in as governor on 20 May 2010, replacing Governor Namadi Sambo who had been sworn in as vice president the day before.[1] Yakowa successfully ran for election as Kaduna Governor in the 26 April 2011 polls.[2]
Quick Facts Governor of Kaduna State, Deputy ...
Patrick Yakowa | |
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Governor of Kaduna State | |
In office 20 May 2010 – 15 December 2012 | |
Deputy | Mukhtar Yero |
Preceded by | Namadi Sambo |
Succeeded by | Mukhtar Yero |
Deputy Governor of Kaduna State | |
In office 21 July 2005 – 20 May 2010 | |
Governor |
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Preceded by | Stephen Shekari |
Succeeded by | Mukhtar Yero |
Personal details | |
Born | Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa (1948-12-01)1 December 1948 Fadan Kagoma, Jema'a, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now in Kaduna State, Nigeria) |
Died | 15 December 2012(2012-12-15) (aged 64) Okoroba forest, Nembe, Bayelsa State, Nigeria |
Resting place | Fadan Kagoma, Jema'a, Kaduna State, Nigeria |
Political party | Peoples Democratic Party |
Spouse | Amina Yakowa |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | Ahmadu Bello University |
Occupation | Politician |
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