Zakariyau Galadima was a Nigerian politician and businessman. He was born on August 1, 1954, in Kaltungo, Gombe State, Nigeria. Galadima was known for his contributions to the development of Nigeria’s political and economic landscape. He served as the National Chairman of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) and was also a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Galadima passed away on July 23, 2018, at the age of 63.
Early Life and Education
Galadima was born and raised in Kaltungo, Gombe State, Nigeria. He attended the Government Secondary School in Gombe before proceeding to the Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, where he obtained a degree in Political Science. Galadima also attended the University of Jos, where he obtained a post-graduate diploma in Management.
Career
Galadima started his career as a civil servant with the Bauchi State Government. He later ventured into business and established the Tafida Global Resources Limited, a company that was involved in the importation and distribution of petroleum products. Galadima was also actively involved in politics. He was a member of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) and served as the National Chairman of the party. He was also a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and served as a member of the party’s Board of Trustees.
Political Records
| Political Record | Year |
|---|---|
| National Chairman, Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) | 2011-2013 |
| Member, All Progressives Congress (APC) Board of Trustees | 2013-2018 |
Personal Life
Galadima was married and had children. He was a devout Muslim and was actively involved in philanthropic activities. He was a member of several social and cultural organizations, including the Gombe State Development Association and the Nigerian Institute of Management.
Net Worth
Galadima’s net worth was estimated to be around $100 million at the time of his death. In Nigerian Naira, his net worth was estimated to be around ₦36 billion. In Canadian dollars, his net worth was estimated to be around CAD 130 million. In Ghanaian cedis, his net worth was estimated to be around GHS 560 million. In Kenyan shillings, his net worth was estimated to be around KES 10.5 billion. In South African rand, his net worth was estimated to be around ZAR 1.4 billion. In Ugandan shillings, his net worth was estimated to be around UGX 360 billion. In Indian rupees, his net worth was estimated to be around INR 7.3 billion.
Overall, Galadima was one of the wealthiest individuals in Nigeria and was known for his philanthropic activities, particularly in the areas of education and healthcare.
Awards and Nominations
Galadima received several awards and nominations in recognition of his contributions to the development of Nigeria’s political and economic landscape. Some of these include:
- Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)
- Life Patron of the Nigerian Institute of Management
- Life Patron of the Gombe State Development Association
Social Media Accounts
Here are some of Galadima’s social media accounts:
Galadima’s contributions to the development of Nigeria’s political and economic landscape will always be remembered. He was a true patriot.