Alex Kadiri

Alex Usman Kadiri (born 21 June 1942) is a Nigerian politician who was the senator representing Kogi East senatorial district from 1999 to 2007.

Early life and education
Kadiri was born on 21 June 1942 in Odu, Dekina in Kogi State, Nigeria. He went to Quartic school and Native Authority, a school in Odu, where he grew up. He proceeded to PSS in Ogene, for his secondary education from 1962 to 1966. However, he left for Maiduguri to study in HSC government school (1967-1968). Kadiri furthered to the University of Ibadan, where he graduated with degree in Physiology and Human Anatomy. In 1974, he left for the University of Leeds, where he earned his PhD.

Career
Upon his return, he served as a member of board and committee of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) 1981. In 1989 after the recreation of FM WE by former president Ibrahim Babangida and Abubakar Habu Hashidu became the minister while Kadiri became the Director-General, an office he worked for 1990 till 1994.

Personal life
Kadiri is a Roman Catholic. He married Pauline Osude in Leeds and had five children.