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| '''Alhaji Ibrahim Saminu Turaki |
'''Alhaji Ibrahim Saminu Turaki''' is a ]n politician and former governor of ] in Nigeria, now a member of the Senate. He was a Jigawa state chairman of SDP (Social Democratic Party) and UNCP (United Nigeria Congress Party).<ref name=nassnig>{{cite web | ||
| |url=http://www.nassnig.org/senate/member.php?senator=74 | |url=http://www.nassnig.org/senate/member.php?senator=74 | ||
| |title=Sen. Ibrahim S. Turaki | |title=Sen. Ibrahim S. Turaki | ||
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| He was governor of Jigawa State in Nigeria from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007. He was elected in 1999 and re-elected in ] on the platform of the ] (ANPP).<ref name=nassnig/> | He was governor of Jigawa State in Nigeria from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007. He was elected in 1999 and re-elected in ] on the platform of the ] (ANPP).<ref name=nassnig/> | ||
| In 2000, Turaki decentralized the Jigawa state government, allocating many aspects to the five Emirate councils of Hadejia, Dutse, Gumel, Ringim and Kazaure.<ref>{{cite web | |||
| ⚫ | ==Senator == | ||
| |url=http://www.thesourceng.com/lamidojune18.htm | |||
| |date=June 18, 2007 | |||
| |title=Lamido: Great expectations, many problems | |||
| |publisher=The Source Magazine | |||
| |accessdate=2009-10-04}}</ref> | |||
| In 2002, Turaki supported a ruling that a couple convicted of having sex outside marriage should be executed.<ref>{{cite web | |||
| ⚫ | In 2007, he ran for the Senate as a member of the |
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| |url=http://www.santegidio.org/pdm/news2002/03_09_02_b.htm | |||
| |title=Nigerian court sentences lovers to death | |||
| |date=AUGUST 29, 2002 | |||
| |publisher=Sant'Egidio | |||
| |accessdate=2009-10-04}}</ref> | |||
| In June 2003 Ibrahim Turaki said Jigawa had entered into agreements with American companies to start processing and exporting high-grade gum arabic to the United States, replacing imports from the ].<ref>{{cite web | |||
| |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-13418089.html | |||
| |title=Nigeria, US sign gum arabic export agreement | |||
| |publisher=Xinhua News Agency Article | |||
| |date=June 13, 2003 | |||
| |accessdate=2009-10-04}}</ref> | |||
| An article in the Los Angeles Times in 2 March 2004 described an arrangement with Rosa Whitaker, a US Trade Representative for Africa, with whom he formed a Trade and Investment Foundation for Africa to attract Foreign Direct Investment for ] production.<ref>{{cite web | |||
| |url=http://nigeriaworld.com/columnist/bello/072407.html | |||
| |title=TURAKI WANTED THE WORLD TO KNOW JIGAWA | |||
| |date=July 24, 2007 | |||
| |publisher=Nigeriaworld | |||
| |accessdate=2009-10-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | |||
| |url=http://articles.latimes.com/2004/mar/02/nation/na-whitaker2 | |||
| |title=Connections Work for Ex-Trade Official | |||
| |author=Ken Silverstein | |||
| |date=March 02, 2004 | |||
| |publisher=Los Angeles Times | |||
| |accessdate=2009-10-04}}</ref> | |||
| In 2004 the ], which was due to host a summit of ] countries in ] gave Wallong Camco Nigeria, a company in which Turaki had an interest, free land in exchange for building 86 housing units to accommodate visiting foreign dignitaries. In November 2008 Turaki was involved in a dispute over contract terms for sale of these units.<ref>{{cite web | |||
| |url=http://allafrica.com/stories/200811170973.html | |||
| |title=Senator Turaki Faces Legal Action in Niger Republic - Over 86 Housing Units | |||
| |date=16 November 2008 | |||
| |publisher=Daily Trust | |||
| |accessdate=2009-10-04}}</ref> | |||
| In September 2006, Ibrahim Turaki was attacked by angry crowds when he tried to calm down a mod who were burned churches and shops belonging to Christians after an alleged blasphemous statement by a Christian woman about the Prophet Muhammad.<ref>{{cite web | |||
| |url=http://www.voanews.com/english/archive/2006-09/Angry-Muslims-Burn-Churches-in-Nigeria.cfm?moddate=2006-09-21 | |||
| |title=Angry Muslims Burn Churches in Nigeria | |||
| |author=Gilbert da Costa | |||
| |date=21 September 2006 | |||
| |publisher=Voice of America | |||
| |accessdate=2009-10-04}}</ref> | |||
| A 2006 report said he was involved in acquiring companies in Nigeria’s insurance industry for president ].<ref>{{cite web | |||
| |url=http://elendureports.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=283&Itemid=29 | |||
| |title=Obasanjo and the Nigerian Insurance Industry | |||
| |author=Jonathan Elendu | |||
| |date=20 October 2006 | |||
| |publisher=Elendu Reports | |||
| |accessdate=2009-10-04}}</ref> | |||
| In December 2006 he transferred his allegiance to the ] (PDP).<ref>{{cite web | |||
| |url=http://www.menas.co.uk/pubsamples/Nigeria%20Politics%20%20and%20%20Security%20-%2029.12.06.pdf | |||
| |title=Nigeria Politics & Security | |||
| |date=29 December 2006 | |||
| |Menas | |||
| |accessdate=2009-10-04}}</ref> | |||
| ⚫ | ==Senator == | ||
| ⚫ | In 2007, he ran for the Senate as a member of the PDP and was elected for the Jigawa North West constituency. He was appointed to committees on Upstream Petroluem Resources, Sports, Navy, National Planning and National Identity Card & Population<ref name=nassnig/> | ||
| Senator D.r Ibrahim Saminu Turaki's stated goal is to transform Jigawa state from an agricultural state to a state with an information technology economy. He has undertaken the construction of a Jigawa State ] Network at a cost of several billion ]. The project is a ] based communication facility for delivery of a broad range of multimedia services encompassing ], ] and ]. It is first of it kind in Nigeria and the biggest in ]. The Jigawa Network is controlled by a main earth station located in the state capital, ], with uplink and downlink facilities to the satellite. The ] authenticates and controls all access signals transmitted to and from any system linked to the network. The aim of the state was to produce 300 ] graduates annually and be the regional hub for ] and for assembly of ] by ] and achieve 100% computerisation of key government activities by ]. To learn from others, the state administration sponsored hundreds of its youth to study B. Sc. Computer and Computer Engineering in ].<ref name=chat/> | |||
| ==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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| Ibrahim Saminu Turaki | |
|---|---|
| National Senator | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2007 | |
| Constituency | Jigawa North West |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 July 1963 |
| Political party | People's Democratic Party ( PDP ) |
| Profession | Politician |
Alhaji Ibrahim Saminu Turaki is a Nigerian politician and former governor of Jigawa State in Nigeria, now a member of the Senate. He was a Jigawa state chairman of SDP (Social Democratic Party) and UNCP (United Nigeria Congress Party).
Background
Ibrahim Saminu Turaki was born on 14 July 1963. He attended the Federal Government College Kaduna and the Ahmadu Bello University where he obtained a Bachelors Degree in Actuarial Science in 1985.
Jigawa governor
He was governor of Jigawa State in Nigeria from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007. He was elected in 1999 and re-elected in 2003 on the platform of the All Nigeria People's Party (ANPP).
In 2000, Turaki decentralized the Jigawa state government, allocating many aspects to the five Emirate councils of Hadejia, Dutse, Gumel, Ringim and Kazaure.
In 2002, Turaki supported a ruling that a couple convicted of having sex outside marriage should be executed.
In June 2003 Ibrahim Turaki said Jigawa had entered into agreements with American companies to start processing and exporting high-grade gum arabic to the United States, replacing imports from the Sudan. An article in the Los Angeles Times in 2 March 2004 described an arrangement with Rosa Whitaker, a US Trade Representative for Africa, with whom he formed a Trade and Investment Foundation for Africa to attract Foreign Direct Investment for gum arabic production.
In 2004 the Niger Republic, which was due to host a summit of Francophone countries in Niamey gave Wallong Camco Nigeria, a company in which Turaki had an interest, free land in exchange for building 86 housing units to accommodate visiting foreign dignitaries. In November 2008 Turaki was involved in a dispute over contract terms for sale of these units.
In September 2006, Ibrahim Turaki was attacked by angry crowds when he tried to calm down a mod who were burned churches and shops belonging to Christians after an alleged blasphemous statement by a Christian woman about the Prophet Muhammad.
A 2006 report said he was involved in acquiring companies in Nigeria’s insurance industry for president Olusegun Obasanjo.
In December 2006 he transferred his allegiance to the People's Democratic Party (PDP).
Senator
In 2007, he ran for the Senate as a member of the PDP and was elected for the Jigawa North West constituency. He was appointed to committees on Upstream Petroluem Resources, Sports, Navy, National Planning and National Identity Card & Population
See also
References
- ^ "Sen. Ibrahim S. Turaki". National Assembly of Nigeria. Retrieved 2009-10-04.
- "Saminu Turaki's Weird Kites". ChatAfrik. 06/1/2008. Retrieved 2009-10-04.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - "Lamido: Great expectations, many problems". The Source Magazine. June 18, 2007. Retrieved 2009-10-04.
- "Nigerian court sentences lovers to death". Sant'Egidio. AUGUST 29, 2002. Retrieved 2009-10-04.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - "Nigeria, US sign gum arabic export agreement". Xinhua News Agency Article. June 13, 2003. Retrieved 2009-10-04.
- "TURAKI WANTED THE WORLD TO KNOW JIGAWA". Nigeriaworld. July 24, 2007. Retrieved 2009-10-04.
- Ken Silverstein (March 02, 2004). "Connections Work for Ex-Trade Official". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2009-10-04.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - "Senator Turaki Faces Legal Action in Niger Republic - Over 86 Housing Units". Daily Trust. 16 November 2008. Retrieved 2009-10-04.
- Gilbert da Costa (21 September 2006). "Angry Muslims Burn Churches in Nigeria". Voice of America. Retrieved 2009-10-04.
- Jonathan Elendu (20 October 2006). "Obasanjo and the Nigerian Insurance Industry". Elendu Reports. Retrieved 2009-10-04.
- "Nigeria Politics & Security" (PDF). 29 December 2006. Retrieved 2009-10-04.
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