Sirika Hadi

Hadi Abubakar Sirika (born 2 March 1964) is a Nigerian politician and aviation official. He serves as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Umaru Musa Yar'adua University (UMYU), Katsina. He previously served as the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development from 2015 to 2023.

Sirika was a member of the Federal House of Representatives from 2003 to 2007 and represented Katsina North in the Senate of Nigeria from 2011 to 2015 under the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC). During his tenure in the Senate, he served as the vice-chairman of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) Committee.

In August 2025, he was appointed Marusan Katsina, the district head of Shargalle in Dutsi Local Government Area, Katsina State.

Early life and education Sirika was born on 2 March 1964 in Shargalle, Dutsi Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Legislative career Sirika was elected to the Federal House of Representatives in 2003, serving until 2007. In the 2011 general elections, he was elected to represent Katsina North in the Senate under the CPC platform. SB 296: Nigeria Polo Federation (Establishment) Bill, 2013

Minister of Aviation In 2015, following the merger that formed the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sirika was appointed Minister of State for Aviation by President Muhammadu Buhari. Following Buhari's re-election in 2019, he was reappointed as the substantive Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, serving until the administration concluded on 29 May 2023. His administration initiated the establishment of Nigeria Air, a proposed national flag carrier, and proposed the African Aviation and Aerospace University.

Awards and recognition Champion of the "No Country Left Behind" Initiative Award, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Excellence in Public Service Award (2019) Distinguished Service Award, Nigerian Institute of Architects (2021) Diplomatic Aviation Chief Award, Vanguard (2022)