Senator Umar Tanko Almakura is a highly respected politician from Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Born on November 15, 1952, in Lafia, he has had a distinguished career in politics, business, and education ¹.
As a politician, Almakura served as the Governor of Nasarawa State from 2011 to 2019, first elected under the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) and re-elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2015 ¹. He also represented Nasarawa South Senatorial District in the Senate from 2019 ² ¹.
*Early Life and Education*
Almakura attended Dunama Primary School, Lafia, and later Government Teachers College, Keffi ¹. He obtained a Bachelor of Education degree in Social Studies from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in 1978 ¹.
*Career*
Before venturing into politics, Almakura worked as a teacher and journalist ¹. He was the Managing Director of Almakura Nigeria Limited, a civil and building engineering company, and also ventured into real estate and property development ¹.
*Personal Life*
Almakura is a practicing Muslim, married to two wives, Hajiya Salamatu Tanko Almakura and Hajiya Mairo Tanko Almakura, and has 10 children ¹. His hobbies include playing tennis, traveling, and meeting people ¹.
Almakura’s leadership style and contributions to Nasarawa State’s development have earned him recognition as the “Architect of Modern Nasarawa State”
Salihu Abdullahi Osuko
Garkuwan Giza
Media Aide to senator Umar Tanko Al-makura.
