Sabo Nanono
Muhammad Sabo Nanono | |
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| Born | April 11, 1946 Tofai, Gabasawa, Kano State, Nigeria |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Known for | Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (2019–2021) |
Alhaji Muhammad Sabo Nanono (born 11 April 1946) is a Nigerian political figure who held the position of Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development during President Muhammadu Buhari's administration from August 2019 until his removal in September 2021.
Background and education
Nanono was born in Tofai, Gabasawa, Kano State. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Ahmadu Bello University in 1972, followed by a Master's Degree in Public Policy and Administration at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1977. Additionally, he completed an Advanced Management program at Harvard Business School in 1994.
Career
His professional journey started as a clerk at the Central Bank of Nigeria located in Kano State. In 1972, he took on the role of planning officer for the Kano State Government and subsequently worked as a university lecturer between 1973 and 1978. In July 1978, Nanono joined New Nigeria Development Company as a Senior Investment Executive. Between 1980 and 1983, he served as Managing Director and CEO of Kano State Investment and Properties Limited. Progressing further in the banking sector, he became Managing Director and CEO of African International Bank Limited. Prior to his ministerial appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari, Nanono held several executive leadership positions.