Abubakar Kabir Abubakar

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Abubakar Abubakar Kabir
Born (1981-10-02) 2 October 1981 (age 42)
Bichi, Kano, Nigeria
Education
New York Institute of Technology-BSc Interdisciplinary Studies
Occupations
  • Politician
  • philanthropist
Known forHouse of Reps

Abubakar Abubakar Kabir (born 2 October 1981) [1] is a Nigerian politician. He is a current member of the Federal House of Representatives, and the chairman of the Committee on Works. [2] [3] [4] [5] He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2019, under the platform of the All Progressives Congress party, representing the Bichi Federal Constituency.

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Education background

He attended Hagagawa Primary School, Bichi, Government Junior Secondary School Bichi, before proceeding to Dawakin Tofa Science College for his Senior Secondary School Certificate. He obtained a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies from the New York Institute of Technology and a master's degree in energy management from same university [6]

Political career

Being chairman of the Committee on Works, Abubakar Kabir has provided legislative support and checkmate [7] [8] [9] to critical road projects across the country in engagement with contractors and the Ministry of Works and Housing. [10] [11] [12]

He has led the committee to oversee projects such as the Lagos-Badagry Road, [13] [14] Abuja-Kano Road, [15] Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Road, [16] Kano Light Rail Project, [17] Eko Bridge Project. [18]

In his jurisdiction, has delivered social and physical infrastructure, as well as donation of education support to his constituency. [19] [20]

The following bills have been sponsored by Abubakar Kabir in his tenure:

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