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Nasir Idris
Governor of Kebbi State
Assumed office
29 May 2023
DeputyAbubakar Umar Argungu
Preceded byAbubakar Atiku Bagudu
Personal details
Born (1965-08-06) 6 August 1965 (age 60)[citation needed]
PartyAll Progressives Congress
SpouseHajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris

Mohammed Nasir Idris (born 6 August[citation needed] 1965) is a Nigerian unionist, educationist, politician who serves as the current governor of Kebbi State. He previously served as national president of the Nigerian Union of Teachers and deputy president of the Nigeria Labour Congress.[1][2] On 17 April 2023, Idris was pronounced winner of the 2023 Kebbi State gubernatorial election by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).[3][4][5][6]

Early life and education

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Nasir Idris was born on the 6 August[citation needed] 1965, in Birnin Kebbi local government area of Kebbi State.[7] He attended The Polytechnic Birnin Kebbi between 1994 and 2003, and Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, between 2006 and 2009 for his MBA.[7][8] Idris holds a PhD in Education and has written various academic papers on education.[9][10]

Career

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In 2018, Idris was elected the president of Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) as well as the deputy president of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).[11][12] He is a former chairman of NUT, Kebbi State, former chairman of NLC, Kebbi State and former National Treasurer of NUT.[7][13] In May 2022, Mr. Idris emerged as the Kebbi state All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate at the APC governorship primary election.[14][15] On 17 April 2023, Idris was declared the winner of the 2023 Kebbi State gubernatorial election by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).[16][17][18][19]

References

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  1. ^ "Meet Dr Nasiru Idris, winner of Kebbi State Governorship Election". NewsWireNGR. 17 April 2023. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
  2. ^ "GOVERNOR IDRIS' MIXED APPROACH TO GOVERNANCE – THISDAYLIVE". This Day. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
  3. ^ "Kebbi poll: INEC declares APC guber candidate, Nasir Idris, winner". Punch Newspapers. 17 April 2023. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  4. ^ "My Top Priority is education sector in Kebbi – Governor Elect Dr. Nasir Idris - INDEPENDENT POST NIGERIA". 17 April 2023. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  5. ^ "Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu: The Man, the Office, and the People of Kebbi". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
  6. ^ Salman, Animashaun (6 January 2026). "2027: Idris remains 'most reliable option' — Gov's aide". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
  7. ^ a b c "Decision Day 2023: Those who will be governors". The Sun News Online. 17 March 2023.
  8. ^ TVCNews (15 January 2026). "Armed Forces Remembrance: Governor Idris Pledges Support For Late Veterans Family". Trending News. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
  9. ^ "Seven things to know about Kebbi gov-elect, Idris". Punch Newspapers. 16 April 2023. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  10. ^ Ahmadu, Balla (16 January 2026). "Governor Idris laments agony of fallen heroes' families, announces more support". THE AUTHORITY NEWS. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
  11. ^ Rapheal (7 May 2019). "It's wickedness to pay primary school teachers salary in percentage, says Nasir, NUT President". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  12. ^ Salman, Animashaun (17 November 2025). "Kebbi gov appeals for prayers, strengthens security after bandit attack". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
  13. ^ Tokunbo2 (1 January 2026). "Kebbi Gov Nasir Idris assures more prosperity in 2026 New Year message". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 22 January 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  14. ^ "NUT National President, Nasir Idris emerges Kebbi APC Guber candidate – Nigeria News". 27 May 2022. Archived from the original on 22 April 2023. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  15. ^ Salman, Animashaun (16 November 2025). "Kebbi slams critics, says gov Idris doing well". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
  16. ^ "APC's Nasiru Idris Wins Kebbi Governorship Poll – THISDAYLIVE". This Day. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  17. ^ Wahab, Akinbayo (15 December 2025). "I have fulfilled 90% of my campaign promises – Kebbi Gov". Vanguard News. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
  18. ^ "Kebbi councillors affirm allegiance to Idris - Blueprint Newspapers Limited". 12 January 2026. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
  19. ^ Attah, Mikal (10 January 2026). "Gov Idris renews APC membership through e-registration in Kebbi". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 22 January 2026.