Mai Mala Buni (born 19 November 1967), is a Nigerian politician and the current governor of Yobe state, Nigeria. He is the caretaker chairman of the All Progressives Congress. He was elected governor during the 2019 Nigeria general elections under All Progressives Congress (APC) party.[1][2]
Mai Mala Buni | |
|---|---|
| Caretaker Chairman of All Progressives Congress | |
| In office 25 June 2020 – 21 March 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Adams Oshiomhole |
| Succeeded by | Abdullahi Adamu |
| Governor of Yobe State | |
| Assumed office 29 May 2019 | |
| Deputy | Idi Barde Gubana |
| Preceded by | Ibrahim Geidam |
| National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress | |
| In office 14 June 2014 – March 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Tijjani Tumsah |
| Succeeded by | Victor Giadom |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 November 1967 Buni Yadi Town, Yobe State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | All Progressive Congress |
| Residence | Yobe, Nigeria |
| Occupation | Politician |
He holds bachelor's degree in International Relation from Espan Formation University, Benin Republic.[3] He also holds a Master Degree in International Relations from Leeds Becket University, United Kingdom.
Mala began his political career in 1992 when he contested and won a councilor sit under the platform of National Republican Convention (NRC) party, to represent Buni ward in the Gujba Local government council and subsequently elected as the speaker of the council.[4]