Abdussalam Abdulkarim Zaura Explained

A. A. Zaura
Birth Name:Abdussalam Abdulkarim Zaura
Birth Date:7 February 1977
Birth Place: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
Party:APC
Spouse:Hauwa Abdussalam Abdulkarim

Abdussalam Abdulkarim Zaura (born 7 February 1977), also known as A. A. Zaura, is a Nigerian businessman, philanthropist, and politician. He is the founder of the A. A. Zaura Foundation, a non-governmental organization that focuses on humanitarian and developmental projects. He contested the Kano Central senatorial election in 2023 as a candidate of the APC, but lost to Rufa'i Hanga of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP).[1] [2] [3] [4]

Early life and education

Zaura was born in Dakata, Nassarawa Local Government, Kano State. He 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.

He obtained Diploma in Engineering from the School of Technology, Kano State Polytechnic, Kano in 2000

Zaura furthered his studies at Baze University in Abuja.[5] where he obtained BSC in Political Science and Public Administration, as well as Master's degree in Public Administration.[6]

Business

Prior to venturing into politics, Zaura dedicated his efforts to business endeavors, especially in the oil and gas sector. He is the CEO of Zaura Energy Limited, an oil and gas company based in Kano, Nigeria.[7]

He is also the managing director of Plambeck Emirates Nigeria Limited, an oil and gas company operating in Nigeria with its headquarters in Germany. Zaura is also the managing director of Sals Core Limited, a company specializing in car sales and rentals.[8]

In November 2022, Abdussalam was accused of a $1.3 million fraud by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He was alleged to have obtained the money from one Bashir Jamilu under false pretenses of supplying him with petroleum products.[9] [10]

After a thorough examination of the evidence, the court found Senator Zaura innocent of the charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)and the case was ruled in his favor.[11]

Philanthropy

Zaura is the founder of the A. A. Zaura Foundation, a non-governmental organization that aims to improve the lives of the less privileged in Nigeria.[12] The foundation has carried out various humanitarian and developmental projects, such as providing scholarships, health care, water supply, and empowerment programs. Zaura has also donated money and materials to various causes, such as victims of fire outbreaks, flood disasters, and COVID-19 pandemic.[13] [14] [15] [16]

In 2022, he offered 200 million naira worth of scholarship to 200 young people in Kano State[17]

Political life

Abdulkarim joined politics in 2019, when he ran for the 2019 Kano State Governorship election under the Green Party of Nigeria (GPN).[18] [19] He later defected to the APC and ran for the Kano Central Senatorial position in the 2023 general elections. He campaigned on the platform of youth empowerment, education, health, and infrastructure development.[20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] However, he was unsuccessful in his bid and lost to Rufa'i Hanga of the NNPP.[26] [27]

In December 2022, Zaura's motorcade was attacked in Gayawa village, Kano State by unknown assailants, leaving 17 people injured. Zaura condemned the attack and called for peace and security in the state.[28] [29]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021-10-11 . Philanthropic Activities My Priority - A A Zaura. - . 2023-01-11 . en-US.
  2. Web site: 2022-11-27 . A. A. Zaura: An Uncelebrated Kano Philanthropist. Nigerian Kicker. 2023-01-11 . en-US.
  3. Web site: 2022-12-09 . Kano APC senatorial candidate: "I won't give in to pressure from my political adversaries" . 2023-01-11 . The Guardian.
  4. Web site: Muhammad . Adamu . 2022-04-12 . Kano central senatorial district: Who fits the cap? . 2023-01-11 . Blueprint.
  5. Web site: Abdulkarim Abdulsalam Zaura Archives . 2023-01-11 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
  6. News: B.I . Margret . Mr Abdusalam Abdulkarim Zaura shares insight on economy diversification, business, Kano politics - Aluta News . 21 February 2024 . 16 December 2023.
  7. Web site: 2022-01-31 . A. A ZAURA: NAGGING QUESTIONS TRAILING HIS LARGER THAN LIFE PERSONALITY . 2023-01-11 . VOICE OF AREWA . en-US.
  8. Web site: 2022-12-05 . EFCC to arrest APC senatorial candidate, A.A Zaura over alleged US$1.3million Fraud . 2023-01-11 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
  9. Web site: Bukar . Muhammad . 2022-11-10 . Alleged $1.3m fraud: Court insists on Kano APC senatorial candidate, AA Zaura's arraignment . 2023-01-12 . Daily Post Nigeria . en-US.
  10. Web site: Maishanu . Abubakar Ahmadu . 2022-11-11 . Alleged $1.3million Fraud: Court orders Kano APC senatorial candidate to appear in person . 2023-01-12 . Premium Times Nigeria . en-GB.
  11. News: Majeed . Bakare . INTERVIEW: Why APC lost presidential, National Assembly polls in Kano — Senatorial candidate . 20 February 2024 . Premium Times Nigeria . 23 December 2023.
  12. Web site: Elebeke . Emmanuel . Eromosele . Fortune . April 9, 2021 . Foundation offers scholarship to Kano students . Vanguard.
  13. Web site: Leadership News . 2023-12-19 . I Joined Politics To Touch More Lives — A.A. Zaura . 2023-12-28 . en-US.
  14. Web site: 2023-12-28 . A.A Zaura Foundation . 2023-12-28 . TheSightNews . en-US.
  15. Web site: admin . AA-Zaura foundation to disburse N200m scholarship to 10,000 students . 2023-12-28 . Global Patriot Newspapers . en-US.
  16. Web site: Yusufu . Aisha . 2022-01-05 . Ɗan takarar gwamnan Kano AA Zaura zai tallafa wa dalibai ƴan asalin jihar Kano da tallafin kuɗi har naira Miliyan 200 - Premium Times Hausa . 2023-12-28 . en-US.
  17. News: Usman . Mustapha . APPLY: Guber aspirant, AA Zaura, offers N200m scholarship to Kano students . 20 February 2024 . Daily Nigerian . 5 January 2022.
  18. Web site: Kabir . Muhammad . Telegraph . New . 2023-05-23 . Senate Seat: APC AA Zaura Seek To Upturn NNPP Hanga Victory At Tribunal . 2023-07-04 . New Telegraph . en-US.
  19. Web site: Jaafar . Jaafar . 2018-06-22 . Oshiomhole: I will ensure party supremacy as APC Chairman . 2023-01-11 . Daily Nigerian . en-GB.
  20. Web site: 2022-05-28 . A.A. Zaura emerges APC candidate for Kano Central . 2023-01-11 . The Daily Reality . en-GB.
  21. Web site: Oloyede . Clement A. . 2022-12-08 . Kano Central: I won't succumb to pressure – APC senatorial candidate . 2023-01-11 . Daily Trust . en-GB.
  22. Web site: HotPen . 2022-12-18 . Zaura: The most celebrated APC Candidate in Kano . 2023-01-11 . HOTPEN . en-US.
  23. Web site: Okoronkwo . Nnenna . 2022-05-30 . Zaura Wins APC Kano Central Senatorial District Ticket . 2023-01-11 . Voice of Nigeria . en-US.
  24. Web site: Abdulkarim Abdulsalam Zaura . 2023-01-11 . KYP Naija . en-GB.
  25. Web site: Olagoke . Bode . 2021-04-30 . Zaura, former Kano gov. aspirant defects to APC . 2023-01-11 . Blueprint Newspapers Limited: Breaking news happening now in Nigeria and todays latest newspaper headlines . en-US.
  26. Web site: Kano state Senatorial district election results and data 2023 - Stears Elections . 2023-12-28 . www.stears.co.
  27. Web site: Sulaiman . 2023-07-24 . Kotun Koli Ta Tabbatar Da Nasarar Hanga A Matsayin Sanatan Kano Ta Tsakiya . 2023-12-28 . en-US.
  28. Web site: Kano APC Senatorial Candidate Motorcade Attacked, 17 Wounded, Vehicles Destroyed – THISDAYLIVE . 2023-01-12 . www.thisdaylive.com.
  29. Web site: Muhammad . Abubakar . 2022-12-19 . 'Yan daba sun jikkata mutum 17 a ayarin A.A Zaura . 2023-01-12 . Aminiya . en-GB.

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