Born on January 15, 1963, this individual is a prominent Nigerian politician. He previously served as the Senator representing Borno North Senatorial District of Borno State in the 9th National Assembly from 2015 until his resignation in April 2022. Notably, he holds a significant position as a member and the acting national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress party.
Kyari was born in Borno State, and his father, the Late Brigadier Abba Kyari, served as the military administrator for North Central from 1967 to 1975[5]. He grew up with eight siblings[6].
His education took place in both Nigeria and the United States of America. In 1974, he attended Kaduna Capital School and later enrolled in Barewa College Zaria, where he obtained his WASSCE in 1979. Seeking higher education, he pursued a bachelor’s degree at the University of Tennessee Martin in the USA, which he completed in 1986. Continuing his academic journey, Kyari earned a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri, USA in 1989.
Here is the summarized timeline of the individual’s political career:
1) 1998: Elected to the House of Representatives under UNCP.
2) 1998 – 1999: Served as the State Treasurer of All Peoples Party (APP) in Borno State.
3) 1999 – 2003: Re-elected to the House of Representatives as a member of APP.
4) 2003 – 2005: Held the position of Honorable Commissioner for Water Resources in Borno State.
5) 2005 – 2007: Served as the Managing Director of Rural Water Supply Agency in Borno State.
6) 2007 – 2008: Appointed as Honorable Commissioner for Education in Borno State.
7) 2008 – 2010: Reappointed as Honorable Commissioner for Water Resources in Borno State.
8) 2010 – 2011: Appointed as Honorable Commissioner for Home Affairs and Information.
9) 2011: Briefly served as Honorable Commissioner for Works in Borno State.
10) 2011 – 2014: Appointed as the Chief of Staff at the Government House in Borno State.
11) 2015 – 2019: Successfully elected as a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria under the platform of APC.
12) 2019 – Present: Re-elected as a Senator under the APC party.
13) Currently holds the position of Acting Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, following the resignation of Abdullahi Adamu.
In October 2022, President Muhammadu Buhari bestowed the Nigerian national honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) upon him, recognizing his significant contributions and service to the nation.
