Nuhu Ribadu
- January 9, 2024
- Politician
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Nuhu Ribadu |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Date Of Birth | Nov 21, 1963(1963-11-21) |
| Age | 61 |
| Birthplace | Yola |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Birth City | Adamawa State |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
Nuhu Ribadu Biography
| Name | Nuhu Ribadu |
| Birthday | Nov 21 |
| Birth Year | 1963 |
| Place Of Birth | Yola |
| Home Town | Adamawa State |
| Birth Country | Nigeria |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
| Parents | Ahmadu Ribadu |
| Spouse | Zara Ribadu |
| Children(s) | Fatima Ribadu |
Nuhu Ribadu is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on November 21, 1963 in Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria. A former politician and law enforcement officer who is acknowledged as the first Nigerian head of the anti-corruption agency, known by the name of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
He was appointed head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission by He was appointed the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission by Olusegun Obasanjo..
On 15 April 2008, Nuhu Ribadu received the World Bank’s 2008 Jit Gill Memorial Award for Outstanding Public Service, for having led a courageous anti- corruption drive in Nigeria, as Head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
In December 2007, Inspector-General of Police Mike Okiro ordered that Ribadu be temporarily removed from the position of EFCC chairman and ordered him to attend the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, Jos, Plateau State for a mandatory one-year course. The decision was criticised by, among others, Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka, House of Representatives members, and All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) national chairman Edwin Ume-Ezeoke as politically motivated and/or likely to set back the fight against corruption. On 22 December 2008, as widely predicted, he was dismissed from the Nigerian Police force by the Nigerian Police Service Commission (PSC). He left Nigeria and in April assumed a fellowship at the Center for Global Development. He returned to join the ACN as a presidential aspirant in the 2011 general elections.
He was engaged to Zara Ribadu.
Nuhu Ribadu Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Politician |
| House | Living in own house. |
Nuhu Ribadu is one of the richest Politician from Nigeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Nuhu Ribadu 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He received a master’s diploma at the Nigerian Law School.
In 2010 he was living out of Nigeria.
On 4 August 2008, the Police Service Commission in Nigeria announced the demotion of Mr. Ribadu from Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) to Deputy Commissioner of Police. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo had promoted Ribadu to AIG weeks before the end of his tenure in office in 2007.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Nuhu Ribadu Dating?
According to our records, Nuhu Ribadu married to Zara Ribadu. As of December 1, 2023, Nuhu Ribadu’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Nuhu Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Nuhu Ribadu celebrates birthday on November 21 of every year.
Why was Nuhu Ribadu removed?
The promotion on 9 April 2007, three weeks before newly elected President Umaru Yar’Adua was sworn-in, was later challenged on the basis that it was “illegal, unconstitutional, null and void, and of no legal effect.” In December 2007, Mike Okiro, Inspector-General of Police, stated that Ribadu would be removed as EFCC …
Who is Ribado?
Nuhu Ribadu, is a former Nigerian Police Officer and Politician. He was the Chairman of the Petroleum Revenue Task force and eventually the founding chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Nigerian government anti corruption body. EFFC, from 2003–2007.
Who is the chairman of EFCC?
Abdulrasheed Bawa (born 30 April 1980) is a Nigerian detective and law enforcement agent who is currently serving as the Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) since 24 February 2021.
Who is the first Defence Minister in Nigeria?
Muhammadu Ribadu (1909 – 1 May 1965) was a Nigerian politician, who was the first Minister of Defence after independence.
Who led the 1983 coup in Nigeria?
1983 Nigerian coup d’état
Democratically elected Federal Government of Nigeria| Armed Forces faction
Commanders and leaders
Shehu Shagari| Muhammadu Buhari