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Atanda Yusuf

Nigerian politician, Governor of Ekiti State

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About Atanda Yusuf

Atanda Yusuf was a Nigerian politician.

Navy Captain (retired) Musbau Atanda Yusuf was appointed the Administrator of Ekiti State, Nigeria during the transitional regime of General Abdulsalami Abubakar, handing over to the elected civilian governor at the start of the Nigerian Fourth Republic on 29 May 1999.

During his tenure he constructed the complex housing the Ekiti State House of Assembly, inaugurated on 1 June 1999, by his elected civilian successor Otunba Niyi Adebayo. He assisted Sikiru Tae Lawal in creating peace in Ikere-Ekiti, which had been racked by communal strife.

Yusuf was required to retire in June 1999, as were all former military administrators.

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Important facts

Occupation
Nationality
Positions held
Governor of Ekiti State
Also known as
Musbau Atanda Yusuf

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Who was Atanda Yusuf?

Nigerian politician, Governor of Ekiti State

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Atanda Yusuf was a politician.

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Atanda Yusuf was Nigerian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Atanda Yusuf

· Wikidata: Q4812775

· DBpedia: Atanda Yusuf

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