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Architect Mohammed Namadi Sambo (GCON)

Architect Mohammed Namadi Sambo (GCON)

Vice President of Nigeria

KadunaPDP72 yearsAhmadu Bello University, B.Sc. Architecture
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Achievements
1
Elections
0
Court cases
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    Vice President 2010-2015

    Served alongside President Goodluck Jonathan.

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    Governor of Kaduna State (2007-2010)

    Architect-turned-Governor; elevated to VP after Jonathan became President.

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    Power-sector reform

    Oversaw early phases of the privatisation of PHCN successor companies.

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    Clean legal record

    No EFCC prosecution or criminal conviction on record.

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    Quiet retirement

    Maintains a low public profile since leaving office in 2015.

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    Political Ideology

    Pragmatist; development-focused; infrastructure-oriented

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Architect Mohammed Namadi Sambo (GCON)
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About

Vice President of Nigeria 2010-2015 under Goodluck Jonathan. Previously Governor of Kaduna State.

Key Information

Years in Public Office—
Offices Held2
Political PartyPDP
Current OfficeVice President of Nigeria

Personal

Age
72 years
Born
Aug 2, 1954
Place of Birth
Zaria, Kaduna State
Education
Ahmadu Bello University, B.Sc. Architecture
Ethnicity
Hausa-Fulani
Religion
Islam
Marital Status
Married

Offices Held

  1. 2010 – 2015
    Vice President of Nigeria
    Nigeria
  2. 2007 – 2010
    Governor of Kaduna State
    Kaduna State

Recent Achievements

  • Sukuk bond pilot2013
    Champion of infrastructure bond issuance during the Jonathan administration.