Faruk Lawal Jobe
Faruk Lawal Jobe | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Governor of Katsina State | |
| Assumed office 29 May 2023 | |
| Governor | Dikko Umar Radda |
| Preceded by | Mannir Yakubu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 January 1970 NIgeria |
| Party | All Progressive Congress |
| Profession | Politician |
Faruk Lawal Jobe (born 1 January 1970) is a Nigerian politician who has served as the deputy governor of Katsina State since 2023. He was elected deputy governor alongside Governor Dikko Umar Radda during the 2023 election.[1][2]
He was chosen as his running mate, succeeding Mannir Yakubu.[3] The governor went on a one-month vacation, handing over to his deputy.[4]
On the governor's return, he thanked his deputy Faruk Lawal for been an exemplary leader while he was away.[5]
References
- ^ Olufemi, Damilola (29 May 2023). "Dikko sworn in as Katsina gov". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ^ Nwafor (29 May 2023). "Dikko sworn in as Katsina Governor". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ^ Katsina, Augustine Okezie (17 July 2024). "Katsina governor hands over to deputy, embarks on vacation". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ^ Akintayo, Opeoluwani (6 August 2024). "Katsina Government Relaxes 24-Hour Curfew On Dutsinma LGA". Channels Television. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ^ Report, Agency (26 August 2024). "Katsina gov ends one-month vacation, plans N30bn irrigation project". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 27 August 2025.