Sa'adatu Modibbo Kawu

Sa'adatu Modibbo Kawu
Born	Sa’adatu Gobir Nigeria
Education	Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto University of Ilorin
Occupation	Politician
Office	Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Kwara State
Spouse	Ishaq Modibbo-Kawu

Hajia Sa'adatu Modibbo Kawu is a Nigerian politician currently serving as the Commissioner for Tertiary Education in Kwara State. ^{[1] [2]}

She previously served as the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development and was the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Science, and Technology during the first tenure of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (CON). ^{[3] [4] [5]}

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. ^[4]

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. ^{[6] [7] [8]}

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.

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.

Personal life

She is married to the ex-director-general of the National Broadcasting Commission, Is'haq Modibbo Kawu. ^[4] She has 5 children.^{[ citation needed ]}

See also

• AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
• Bolanle Olukoju
• Kwara State Executive Council

References

1. "Kwara Governor reshuffles cabinet, swears in two new commissioners". Premium Times. 10 March 2025. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
2. "Kwara Gov reshuffles cabinet, swears in two commissioners". Punch. 10 March 2025. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
3. "Abdulrazaq Forwards Four Commissioner-Nominees to KWHA". www.ilorin.info. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
4. "Kwara names 26-year-old, three other women as commissioners". 17 September 2019. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
5. Press, Princewill (6 October 2023). "Governor AbdulRazaq Swears-in Sa'adatu Modibbo Kawu as Commissioner". Factual Times. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
6. "Kwara govt. spends N1.6bn on subventions, lecturers' salaries". www.ilorin.info. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
7. Kawu, Sa'adatu Modibbo (28 April 2020). "Kwara Reverses Aviation College's Leave-Without-Pay Directive to Workers". PRNigeria News. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
8. "Kwara govt. spends N1.6bn on subventions, lecturers' salaries". 5 August 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2020.