Zainab Abdulkadir Kure
Zainab Abdulkadir Kure | |
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Isa Mohammed | |
Succeeded by | Mustapha Sani |
Personal details | |
Born | Niger State, Nigeria | 24 November 1959
Political party | Peoples Democratic Party |
Spouse | Abdulkadir Kure |
Alma mater | Ahmadu Bello University |
Zainab Abdulkadir Kure (born 24 November 1959) is a Nigerian politician who was elected
Life
Kure obtained a BSc in Political Science from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in 1984.[1] She worked as a
As the First Lady in 2000, she introduced an empowerment program tagged "Project YES" Youth Employment Scheme, which targeted women and youths as they were trained in various skills and vocation and given a start-up pack.[5]
After being elected she was appointed to committees on national planning,
In 2011, Kure advocated for the inclusion of more women in both appointed and elective positions in Niger State.[8]
In September 2018, Senator David Mark appointed Kure as campaign manager for his run for president.[9]
In 2012, Kure was among 149 candidates shortlisted for National Honors award hosted by the then President of Nigeria Dr Goodluck Jonathan.[10][11][12]
References
- ^ a b c "Sen. Zaynab A Kure". National Assembly of Nigeria. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2010.
- ^ Sobowale, Rasheed (7 December 2021). "PDP adopts Sen Zaynab Kure as its leader in Niger". Vanguard News. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
- ^ Abdulrahman Abubakar (21 October 2007). "Women Better Politicians Then Men - Senator Zainab Kure". Daily Trust. Retrieved 6 June 2010.
- ^ Politics, iKNOW (30 May 2012). "Nigeria: Women Better Politicians Than Men - Senator Zainab Kure". International Knowledge Network of Women in Politics. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
- ^ Mosadomi, Wole (24 December 2002). "Nigeria: Our Goal is to Empower Youths-Hajiya Kure". Allafrica.
- ^ "An Improved Senate, But Some Uninspiring Senators..." ThisDay. 24 May 2009. Retrieved 6 June 2010.
- ^ Sobowale, Rasheed (7 December 2021). "PDP adopts Sen Zaynab Kure as its leader in Niger". Vanguard News. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
- ^ eribake, akintayo (14 April 2010). "2011: Kure wants more political seats for women". Vanguard News. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
- ^ Itodo, Yemi (12 September 2018). "David Mark makes new appointments for his campaign organization". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "Full list of Nigerians shortlisted for National Honours". Channels Television. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
- ^ Agbo, Catherine (10 October 2021). "REVEALED: Top women in politics who are now missing". 21st CENTURY CHRONICLE. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
- ^ "Late Niger Governor's son drags mother to court - P.M. News". Retrieved 19 February 2023.