Magaji Abdullahi
| Engineer Magaji Abdullahi | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Governor | |
| Preceded by | Abdullahi Umar Ganduje |
| Succeeded by | Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo |
| managing director (WRECA) | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
22 November 1947 Kano State, Nigeria |
| Died |
24 July 2016 (aged 68) Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Spouse(s) | 1 |
| Children | Many |
| Alma mater | Ahmadu Bello University |
| Occupation | Civil servant |
| Profession | Politician, civil engineer |
Engineer Magaji Abdullahi (22 Nov 1947 – 24 July 2016) was a Nigerian politician. He was the deputy governor of Kano State between 2003 and 2007. Abdullahi led the Water Resources Engineering and Construction Agency (WRECA) in Kano State.
Abdullahi came into the limelight when he contested for the governorship of Kano State, under the defunct Social Democratic Party (SDP) in 1991.
In 1999, he defeated Kabiru Gaya in the APP governorship primaries but lost to Rabiu Kwankwaso of the PDP. He later became Ibrahim Shekarau's running mate in 2003 and served as Deputy Governor under APP. He served later under ANPP from 2003 to 2007.[1]
Death
Abdullahi died on July 27, 2016 in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital in Kano, Nigeria.[1]
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