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UMAR KADAFUR
Hon. Umar Usman kadafur (popularly known as Umar kadafur), born May 31st, 1976 in Biu local government area of Borno State, Nigeria. His father held the tittle of the Kadafur of Biu. He is the 20th deputy governor of Borno State, the 3rd deputy governor in the fourth Republic, the second  on the platform of the All progressive congress (APC) and the 7th civilian deputy Governor of Borno State, Nigeria.

EDUCATION

Hon. Umar Usman Kadafur had his early education of Mbulamel Primary School, Biu. He thereafter proceeded to comprehensive secondary school, waka Biu to obtain his secondary school leaving certificate. Much later, he furthered his studies at University of Maiduguri, studying public administration.

EARLY POLITICAL CAREER AND KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Hon. Umar Usman Kadafur political experience started when he contested for the office of chairmanship, Biu Local government area of Borno State in 2006 and won the election during the first tenure of Ali Modu Sheriff.

Thereafter, Hon. Kadafur was appointed as the caretaker chairman of Biu Local government in 2015. He was re-appointed in 2018 by the administration of Kashim Shettima, a position he retained until he was elected as the deputy governor of Borno State in March 2019.

It was during his tenure as the chairman of Biu local government that Mr. Kadafur implemented the sustainable urban transport system through distribution of high-capacity buses. Youth empowerment and development initiatives took central part of his administration as an unprecedented accomplishment through various programs regardless of specific goals and methods. It was reported in some quarters that this giant strides achievement of Hon. Kadafur coupled with his youthfulness and level headedness was largely responsible for his elevation as the running mate for Professor Babagana Umara Zullum in the 2019 governorship election.

He undertook renovation of Biu library, which reflect the need of the surrounding residents. This renovation has dramatically transformed it to a hub for education and research. Hon Kadafur constructed Biu local government office, grain market, livestock market and cattle market. In addition to these key achievements and his socio-economic development plan, he constructed drainage and shops as well as payment of WAEC fee for students of his community. In execution of his mandate as chairman, Hon Kadafur stewardship, has completed several projects for Biu community in the mega city area. He has remained  a pivotal figure in the history of Borno politics.