About Abdulkadir Kure
Lived 1956 – 2017 (aged 60). Abdulkadir Kure was a Nigerian politician.
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. He was a member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP). In May 2000, he introduced Sharia law in Niger State.
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.
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.
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Who was Abdulkadir Kure?
Nigerian politician (1956-2017)
When was Abdulkadir Kure born?
Abdulkadir Kure was born on 26 February 1956 in Lapai.
When did Abdulkadir Kure die?
Abdulkadir Kure died on 8 January 2017 in Germany.
What was Abdulkadir Kure's occupation?
Abdulkadir Kure was a politician.
What nationality was Abdulkadir Kure?
Abdulkadir Kure was Nigerian.
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