Sa'adatu Modibbo Kawu

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Sa'adatu Modibbo Kawu
Born
Sa’adatu Gobir

Nigeria
Education
OccupationPolitician
OfficeCommissioner for Education, Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Science and Technology, Kwara State
SpouseIshaq Modibbo-Kawu

Sa'adatu Modibbo Kawu is a Nigerian politician who serves as the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Science and Technology, Kwara State, appointed by Governor Abdulrazaq Abdulrahman. [1] [2] [3]

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Early life and education

In 1997,she studied economics at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto and then obtained a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Ilorin, Ilorin. [2]

Career

As Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Science, and Technology, 1.592 billion Naira was spent to clear the arrears of salaries to transform education in the State. [4] [5] [6]

Sa’adatu's career is distinguished by its versatility, spanning various professional sectors from education to corporate settings. She has held significant positions such as Head Human resources and Lead Facilitator at organizations including Kinder Comfort Learning Centre, SOG Management Consultants and WSV Multimedia Limited between 2003 and 2012. Her experience also includes roles at Zenith Bank branches in Kaduna, Ilorin and Maiduguri from 2001 to 2003, and a stint at the Ministry of Finance in Kaduna from 1998 to 1999, showcasing her extensive expertise.

Beyond her professional roles, Sa’adatu has actively participated in various committees and initiatives, underscoring her dedication to societal welfare. Notably, she was a member of the former president Yar’Adua Campaign Organization in 2007 and chaired the Rainstorm Disaster Assessment Committee in Kwara State in September 2020, demonstrating her proactive approach to community issues.

Her academic achievements, including a Special Executive Masters Certificate in Business Management and a Masters in Business Administration, reflect her commitment to continuous learning and professional excellence. Outside her career, Sa’adatu enjoys contributing positively to the world, relishing simple pleasures like brisk walks, reading and spending time with loved ones [7]

Personal life

She is married to the ex-director-general of the National Broadcasting Commission, Is'haq Modibbo Kawu. [2] She has 5 children.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. ↑ "Abdulrazaq Forwards Four Commissioner-Nominees to KWHA". www.ilorin.info. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 "Kwara names 26-year-old, three other women as commissioners". 17 September 2019. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  3. ↑ Press, Princewill (6 October 2023). "Governor AbdulRazaq Swears-in Sa'adatu Modibbo Kawu as Commissioner". Factual Times. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  4. ↑ "Kwara govt. spends N1.6bn on subventions, lecturers' salaries". www.ilorin.info. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  5. ↑ Kawu, Sa'adatu Modibbo (28 April 2020). "Kwara Reverses Aviation College's Leave-Without-Pay Directive to Workers". PRNigeria News. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  6. ↑ "Kwara govt. spends N1.6bn on subventions, lecturers' salaries". 5 August 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  7. ↑ "Honorable Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development". Edves Catalyst 2024. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
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