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
Governor of Niger State
In office
29 May 1999 – 29 May 2007
Preceded byHabibu Idris Shuaibu
Succeeded byMu'azu Babangida Aliyu
Personal details
Born(1956-02-26)26 February 1956
Lapai, Niger State, Nigeria
Died8 January 2017(2017-01-08) (aged 60)
Germany
Political partyPDP

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 hailed from Lapai Local Government of the state, he held a traditional title of Rani Lapai. He died on 8 January 2017 in Germany at the age of 60.[4]

References
  1. Road Networks Under Gov. Kure. DHAF Publishers. 2004.
  2. Mnodu, Abu. "Nigeria: Shock As Abdulkadir Kure Dies At 61". All Africa. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
  3. 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.
  4. "Abdulkadir Kure, former Niger governor, dies at 60 in Germany". Tribune. 8 January 2017. Retrieved 2 February 2017.


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