Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo

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Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo (born 23 September 1960) is a Nigerian politician. He was the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development. [1] [2]

In October 2024, He was succeeded by Yusuf Abdullahi Ata following President Bola Tinubu's cabinet reshuffle. [3] [4] [5]

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