About Abubakar Tanko Ayuba
Lived 1945 – 2016 (aged 70). Abubakar Tanko Ayuba was a Nigerian politician and minister.
Abubakar Tanko Ayuba (12 April 1945 – 25 May 2016) was a Nigerian politician who was elected senator for the Kebbi South constituency in Kebbi State, Nigeria in April 2007.
Background Abubakar Ayuba was born on April 12th, 1945. He attended the Nigerian Military School, Zaria. He was commissioned as an officer in the 1st Short Service Course at the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna in 1967.
Senate career Ayuba was elected on the People's Democratic Party (PDP) platform in April 2007. He was appointed to committees on Science & Technology, Police Affairs, Navy, National Planning, Integration and Cooperation, Defence & Army and Communications.
In September 2008, he was awarded the prestigious 'Nelson Mandela Gold Award' for his excellent leadership and contributions to society.
Death Ayuba died on 26 May 2016 at 5:05pm on Wednesday at the age of 71 at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital following a long illness. He was buried next day at his home at Dirin-Daji in Sakaba.
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Who was Abubakar Tanko Ayuba?
Nigerian politician (1945–2016)
When was Abubakar Tanko Ayuba born?
Abubakar Tanko Ayuba was born on 6 December 1945.
When did Abubakar Tanko Ayuba die?
Abubakar Tanko Ayuba died on 25 May 2016 in Lagos University Teaching Hospital.
What was Abubakar Tanko Ayuba's occupation?
Abubakar Tanko Ayuba was a politician and minister.
What nationality was Abubakar Tanko Ayuba?
Abubakar Tanko Ayuba was Nigerian.
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