Abdulkadir Kure
Nigerian politician
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Abdulkadir Kure (26 February 1956 – 8 January 2017) was a Nigerian politician who served as Governor of Niger State in Nigeria from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007.[1] He was a member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP). In May 2000, he introduced Sharia law in Niger State.[2][3]
Preceded byHabibu Idris Shuaibu
Succeeded byMu'azu Babangida Aliyu
Born26 February 1956
Lapai, Niger State, Nigeria
Died8 January 2017 (aged 60)
Abdulkadir Kure | |
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| Governor of Niger State | |
| In office 29 May 1999 – 29 May 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Habibu Idris Shuaibu |
| Succeeded by | Mu'azu Babangida Aliyu |
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| Born | 26 February 1956 Lapai, Niger State, Nigeria |
| Died | 8 January 2017 (aged 60) |
| Party | PDP |
Personal life
Kure was married to Zainab Abdulkadir Kure, a former civil servant and, beginning in 2007, a member of the Nigerian Senate until 2015. They had two daughters and four sons.[4]
Kure hailed from Lapai Local Government of the state, he held a traditional title of Rani Lapai. He died on 8 January 2017 in Germany at the age of 60.[5]
