The Katsina boy who became governor of Kaduna

Born in Katsina, this is Malam Nasir El-Rufai before politics took over

Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai was born in Daudawa, Faskari Local Government Area of present-day Katsina State, on February 16, 1960.

Date of birth: February 16, 1960.

Father: Mallam Ahmad Rufai, described in his university biographical citation as a native of Zaria, Kaduna State.

Upbringing: Following his father’s dêath when he was young, he was raised and educated with the assistance of an uncle in Kaduna.

State of origin: Kaduna is listed in some biographical records as his state of origin.

📷Shafiu Balarabe