Sabiu Yusuf Tunde Biography, Age, Family, Position And More
July 25, 2020
What is Sabiu Yusuf Tunde's relationship with Buhari and why was his appointment a source of controversy?
Sabiu Yusuf is a Nigerian, but not just every other Nigerian. He is a nephew to the president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari as well as his personal assistant.
He is a Muslim by religion, and was appointed to become the president's personal assistant in a rather controversial setting.
According to a post by a Nairaland user, Olabukola, Sabiu Yusuf appeared to be a very young man with small stature when he was appointed.
'His height and age have nothing to do with the position, but he is supposed to acquire a particular merit (maybe academically) to enable him qualify for the position', the Nairalander added.
Political Recognition
He was referred to by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos and APC Chieftain as a man of character and integrity.It should also be noted that he is the son of M. Buhari’s niece and the younger sister to Mamman Daura, is considered the president’s closest confidant.
He is believed to be nicknamed 'Tunde' because of his closeness to the president.
According to our source, Late Babatunde 'Tunde' Abdulbaki Idiagbon was a Buhari's close ally and served as the chief of staff at Supreme Headquarters under the military regime of Major General Muhammadu Buhari from 1983 to 1985.
He attended the Bayajidda Primary school, Daura and had his secondary education at the Teachers College, Daura.
Sabiu Yusuf had his tertiary education at the Bayero University, Kano and NYSC in Kaduna State.
We don't know his age and date of birth, but will include them as soon as possible.
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