Meet Niger State Governor, Umar Bago: Biography, Net Worth, Spouse, Education, And Career
Umar Bago is a Nigerian politician and ex-banker. He was born in Minna, Niger State, to a Nupe family.
He was a member of the House of Representatives representing Chanchaga Federal Constituency.
Who is Umar Bago?
Umar Bago is a Nigerian politician and ex-banker. He was born in Minna, Niger State, to a Nupe family.
Bago worked with the United Bank for Africa (UBA), First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and Afri-Bank PLC respectively.
Full name: Mohammed Umar Bago
Age: 49
Date of birth: 22 February 1974
Place of birth: Minna, Niger State
State of origin: Niger State
Nationality: Nigerian
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Education: Marafa Primary School, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Federal Government College Jos
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Net worth: Not Declared
Religion: Islam
Occupation: Politician
Political party: All Progressive Congress
Parents: Hajiya Aisha Mohammed
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He contested for the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria coming second to Femi Gbajabiamila in the 9th National Assembly. He stated, “I won’t back down, I just want to correct the mistake of the party leaders by opinion of zonings.”
He won the APC gubernatorial primary elections in Niger state ahead of the 2023 general elections. He became the winner of the gubernatorial election after pulling a total of 469, 896 votes to his closest rival Alhaji Isah Liman Kantigi who got 387,476 votes.
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