Abdussalam Abdulkarim Zaura
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| Born | Abdussalam Abdulkarim Zaura February 7, 1977 Dakata, Nassarawa Local Government, Kano State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Education | Political Science |
| Alma mater | Baze University Abuja |
| Occupation | Business man, Politician |
| Known for | Politics |
| Political party | APC |
| Spouse(s) | Hauwa Abdussalam Abdulkarim |
Alhaji Abdussalam Abdulkarim, popularly known as A. A. Zaura (born February 7, 1977), is a Nigerian businessman, philanthropist, and politician. He contested the Kano Central senatorial election in 2023 as a candidate of the All Progressive Congress.[1][2][3][4]
Early Life and Education
A. A. Zaura, born in Dakata, Nassarawa Local Government, hails from Zaura Babba in Ungogo Local Government, Kano State. He completed his primary education in Zaura Babba and pursued his secondary education at Government Technical College Bagauda in Kano (city)|Kano City. Zaura furthered his studies in political science at Baze University in Abuja.[1][5]
Business
Prior to venturing into politics, A. A. Zaura dedicated his efforts to business endeavors. His primary focus revolved around oil and gas-related matters. As the CEO of Zaura Energy Limited, an oil and gas company based in Kano, Nigeria, Zaura played a key role in its operations and management.[6] Additionally, A. A. Zaura holds the position of Managing Director at Plambeck Emirates Nigeria Limited, an oil and gas company operating in Nigeria. Plambeck Emirates Nigeria Limited has its headquarters in Germany, showcasing its international presence. Furthermore, Zaura serves as the Managing Director of Sals Core Limited, a company specializing in car sales and rentals.[7]
In November 2022, a judge of the Federal High Court called for Zaura to be arraigned on charges of a $1.3 million fraud. The prosecution counsel told the court that the defendant Zaura was nowhere to be found for arraignment. The arraignment hearing was adjourned until 5 December.[8][9]
Political life
[10]Zaura ran for the 2019 Kano State Governorship election under the GPN (Green Party of Nigeria) party in the 2019 general elections [11] He ran for the Kano Central Senatorial position under the APC (All Progressives Congress) party in the 2019 general elections. [12][13][14][15][16][17] However, he was unsuccessful in his bid and lost to Rufa'i Hanga of the NNPP (New Nigeria People's Party).
In December 2022, Zaura's motorcar was attacked in Gayawa village, Kano State by unknown assailants, leaving 17 people injured.[18][19]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Philanthropic Activities My Priority - A A Zaura. -". 2021-10-11. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
- ↑ "A. A. Zaura: An Uncelebrated Kano Philanthropist - NIGERIAN KICKER". 2022-11-27. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
- ↑ "Kano APC senatorial candidate: "I won't give in to pressure from my political adversaries"". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2022-12-09. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
- ↑ Muhammad, Adamu (2022-04-12). "Kano central senatorial district: Who fits the cap?". Blueprint Newspapers Limited: Breaking news happening now in Nigeria and todays latest newspaper headlines. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
- ↑ "Abdulkarim Abdulsalam Zaura Archives". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
- ↑ admin (2022-01-31). "A. A ZAURA: NAGGING QUESTIONS TRAILING HIS LARGER THAN LIFE PERSONALITY". VOICE OF AREWA. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
- ↑ "EFCC to arrest APC senatorial candidate, A.A Zaura over alleged US$1.3million Fraud". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2022-12-05. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
- ↑ Bukar, Muhammad (2022-11-10). "Alleged $1.3m fraud: Court insists on Kano APC senatorial candidate, AA Zaura's arraignment". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
- ↑ Maishanu, Abubakar Ahmadu (2022-11-11). "Alleged $1.3million Fraud: Court orders Kano APC senatorial candidate to appear in person". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
- ↑ Kabir, Muhammad; Telegraph, New (2023-05-23). "Senate Seat: APC AA Zaura Seek To Upturn NNPP Hanga Victory At Tribunal". New Telegraph. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
- ↑ Jaafar, Jaafar (2018-06-22). "Oshiomhole: I will ensure party supremacy as APC Chairman". Daily Nigerian. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
- ↑ "A.A. Zaura emerges APC candidate for Kano Central". The Daily Reality. 2022-05-28. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
- ↑ Oloyede, Clement A. (2022-12-08). "Kano Central: I won't succumb to pressure – APC senatorial candidate". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
- ↑ HotPen (2022-12-18). "Zaura: The most celebrated APC Candidate in Kano". HOTPEN. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
- ↑ Okoronkwo, Nnenna (2022-05-30). "Zaura Wins APC Kano Central Senatorial District Ticket". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
- ↑ "Abdulkarim Abdulsalam Zaura". KYP Naija. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
- ↑ Olagoke, Bode (2021-04-30). "Zaura, former Kano gov. aspirant defects to APC". Blueprint Newspapers Limited: Breaking news happening now in Nigeria and todays latest newspaper headlines. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
- ↑ "Kano APC Senatorial Candidate Motorcade Attacked, 17 Wounded, Vehicles Destroyed – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
- ↑ Muhammad, Abubakar (2022-12-19). "'Yan daba sun jikkata mutum 17 a ayarin A.A Zaura". Aminiya. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
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