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Yusuf Datti Baba- Ahmed happens to be one of the 33 children of an Arab cattle trader, Professor whose root is traced from Mauritania. His father, a cattle rearer, gave birth to Yusuf and his brothers in the city of Zaria. At the time of his birth, Nigeria flourished in agriculture, and the Kano pyramid existed.
Who Is Yusuf Datti Baba- Ahmed
Yusuff Datti Baba- Ahmed is a Nigerian politician, economist, and philanthropist. He served as a Nigerian Senator representing Kaduna North from 2011-2012 and was elected as a member of the House of Representatives for Zaria from 2003-2007.
Because of his love for education, Yusuf Datti Baba- Ahmed 2006 bagged an MBA from the University of Wales, Cardiff, the same year he completed his Ph.D. studies, earning the title of Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Westminster. This happened in between his years in the House of Representatives.
Ahmed has a strong-willed personality; he strongly opposed the third-term agenda of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. His stance would push him out of politics for some time as he decided to focus on his Baze Business Group and eventually established Baze University in 2011 after leaving office in 2007.
On July 7, 2022, Labour Party (LP) appointed him as Peter Obi’s running mate for the 2023 Presidential election.
Yusuf Datti Baba- Ahmed Net Worth
What is Yusuff Datti Baba- Ahmed Networth?. The estimated net worth of Yusuff Datti is $ 6 million. The Zaria-born politician and businessman have numerous properties, businesses, and enough money to live a comfortable lifestyle.
Yusuff Datti Baba- Ahmed Age
How old is Yusuff Datti Baba- Ahmed. The exact date of birth of Labour Party Vice Presidential candidate Yusuf Datti Baba- Ahmed is uncertain. According to a report on Wikipedia, he was born either in 1975 or 1976.
A short bio of him published on the Baze University website however shows that he is 46 years old. The said publication did not however specify the exact date of its publication and the exact date of birth of Sen Yusuf Datti Baba- Ahmed.
Yusuff Datti Baba- Ahmed State Of Origin
Born in the house of an Arab cattle trader, notable Professor, and expert in Islamic Jurisprudence whose root is traced from Mauritania, Yusuf happens to be one of the 33 children of his father.
His State of Origin is Kaduna State while his place of birth is Zaria.
Yusuff Datti Baba- Ahmed Educational Background
Yusuf Datri Baba-Ahmed has four degrees to his name; a BSc and MSc in Economics from the University of Maiduguri, an MBA from the University of Wales, Cardiff, and in 2006, he completed his Ph.D. studies, earning the title of Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Westminster.
Yusuff Datti Baba- Ahmed Career
After his service year at the University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Ogun state, he worked as Projects Co-ordinator, Baze Research, and Data Services Ltd. and as Officer II in the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company, Lagos.
He worked as a Banking Officer, First Bank of Nigeria Plc from July 1997 to Dec 1998 and then came back to become the Managing Director of Baze Research and Data Services Ltd in July 1999 – January 2003, before venturing into politics.
In 2011, Sen. Baba-Ahmed established Baze University, an independent university located in Abuja, Nigeria. Using his studies abroad as a benchmark, he noted that the Nigerian educational system was “appalling”. This inspired the birth of Baze University, “to contribute towards fixing the system for Nigeria to realize its potentials and address various challenges”.
Yusuf Datti Baba- Ahmed Career Peter Obi Running Mate
The announcement of Yusuf Datti Baba- Ahmed as Peter Obi’s running mate for the 2023 presidential election was made by Labour Party National Chairman, Julius Abure on July 8, 2022.
Peter Obi’s choice of VP announcement came after he revealed during an interview on Arise TV that he prefers a younger candidate who can look him in the face and challenge him. “I want a competent person and I am building a formidable team. Obi continued, “I want someone who can look me in the eyes and disagree with me during cabinet meetings. People who have their minds and ideas” he said.
“We are talking to quite a several people and Hakeem Baba-Ahmed is a capable hand. But I wish I could work with somebody younger,” he said.
Frequently Asked Questions.
How Old Is Yusuf Datti Baba- Ahmed
Yusuf’s exact age as of 2022 is 46. This is gotten from a publication on the Baze University website. The website did not however specify his exact date of birth.
Yusuf Datti Baba- Ahmed Wife Name?
The marital status of Yusuf Datti Baba- Ahmed says “married”. Although he is married, the name of his wife and children is however not in the public domain currently.
Yusuf Datti Baba- Ahmed Religion?
Yusuf Datti Baba- Ahmed is a Muslim.
Who Is The Owner Of Baze University?
The owner of Baze university is Yusuf Datti Bana- Ahmed
Who Is The Founder Of Baze University?
The founder of Baze University is a Nigerian politician, economist, and philanthropist, Yusuf Datti Baba- Ahmed. He established the university in 2011.
