Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe
● Currently in Office📅 Tenure in Office
Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe has been serving as deputy governor of kaduna state of Kaduna State since May 29, 2019, under the APC Party.
👤 About Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe
Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe (born 26 August 1966) is a medical professional and politician. She has served as Deputy Governor since 2019 (under Nasir El-Rufai and re-elected with Uba Sani). She is the first woman elected to the position in Kaduna State and the far North. She supports health, social development, and inclusive policies.
📋 Personal Information
| Full name | Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe |
| Title / Role | Deputy Governor of Kaduna State |
| State | Kaduna State |
| Party | APC |
| Date of birth | August 26, 1966 (59 years old) |
| Education | Medical/Health qualifications; advanced degrees |
| In office since | May 29, 2019 |
| Geopolitical zone | NW |
🏆 Key Achievements
First female Deputy Governor of Kaduna State (re-elected 2023). Long-standing public servant in health and administration. Key partner in Governor Uba Sani’s administration.
🏛 Role of the Deputy Governor
The Deputy Governor of Kaduna State assists the governor in the executive administration of the state. Under the Nigerian Constitution, the deputy governor is elected on the same ticket as the governor and constitutionally succeeds to the governorship if the governor is incapacitated, impeached, resigns or passes away.
Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe serves as deputy governor under Governor the Governor , having assumed office on May 29, 2019.