How did Yakowa died?
Death. On 15 December 2012, the governor died in a helicopter crash along with the former National Security Adviser Gen. Owoye Andrew Azazi (rtd) while flying from Bayelsa state to Port Harcourt. They were returning from the funeral of Oronto Douglas’ father in Beyelsa state.
Which year yakowa died?
December 15, 2012
Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa/Date of death
Who is former governor of Kaduna State?
List of governors of Kaduna State
| North Central Governor | Title | Left Office |
|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Namadi Sambo | Governor | 19 May 2010 |
| Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa | Governor | 15 December 2012 |
| Mukhtar Ramalan Yero | Governor | 29 May 2015 |
| Nasiru Ahmed El-Rufai | Governor | Incumbent |
Who is the Vice Governor of Kaduna State?
Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe is a Nigerian politician, she is the deputy governor of Kaduna State, Nigeria.
When did Kaduna state was created?
May 27, 1967
Kaduna/Founded
Which Nigerian Governor impeached?
Abdulkadir Balarabe Musa (21 August 1936 – 11 November 2020) was a Nigerian left-wing politician who was elected Governor of Kaduna State, Nigeria during the Nigerian Second Republic, holding office from October 1979 until he was impeached on 23 June 1981.
Who is Dr Hadiza balarabe?
Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe is a Nigerian politician, she is the deputy governor of Kaduna State, Nigeria. Being the first female deputy-governor of the state. She was elected during the 2019 Nigerian general elections in February under the ruling political party in Nigeria APC.
Is there a female governor in Nigeria?
Dame Virginia Ngozi Etiaba, CON (born 11 November 1942) was the Governor of Anambra State, a state in south-east Nigeria, from November 2006 to February 2007. She is the first female governor in Nigeria’s history.
What is Kaduna known for?
Since the late 1950s, Kaduna has become a major industrial, commercial, and financial centre for the northern states of Nigeria. It has a branch of the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Most industries are grouped south of the Kaduna River near the main railway junction.
Is Kaduna part of Hausa?
It is located in north-western Nigeria, on the Kaduna River….
| Kaduna | |
|---|---|
| • Rank | 8th |
| • Density | 1,800/km2 (4,600/sq mi) |
| • Ethnicities | Gbagyi Adara Hausa Atyap-Bajju Ham Yoruba Fulani Kanuri Marghi Nupe and Igbo |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
Why Balarabe Musa was impeached?
Eventually the House impeached him in June 1981, making him the first Nigerian state governor to be impeached. Musa later said he was impeached because he planned to have the state open small- and medium-sized industries, and this would deny the NPN members the opportunity of establishing their own enterprises.
What led to the impeachment of governor Alamieyeseigha?
Diepreye Alamieyeseigha was impeached as the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, Nigeria on 9 December 2005 on alleged corruption which includes, theft of public funds, abuse of office, and money laundering.