Garba Shehu is a Nigerian politician and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity. He was born on November 27, 1957, in Azare, Bauchi State, Nigeria. Shehu is a graduate of Bayero University, Kano, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication.
Early Life and Education
Garba Shehu was raised in Azare, Bauchi State, where he attended primary and secondary school. He later proceeded to Bayero University, Kano, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication.
Career
Shehu started his career as a journalist with the New Nigerian newspapers in Kaduna. He later worked with other media organizations, including the Daily Trust, Triumph newspapers, and the BBC. Shehu also served as the President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors from 1998 to 2005.
In 2005, Shehu joined politics and became the Director of Media and Publicity for the Buhari Presidential Campaign Organization. He also served as the Spokesperson for the Buhari Presidential Campaign in 2011 and 2015.
In 2015, Shehu was appointed as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity by President Muhammadu Buhari. He has since been reappointed to the position in 2019.
Political Records
Garba Shehu has been actively involved in Nigerian politics since 2005. Some of his political records include:
– Director of Media and Publicity for the Buhari Presidential Campaign Organization in 2005
– Spokesperson for the Buhari Presidential Campaign in 2011 and 2015
– Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity since 2015
Personal Life
Garba Shehu is married and has children. He is a devout Muslim and is actively involved in community development projects.
Net Worth
Garba Shehu’s net worth is estimated to be $2 million in US dollars, ₦770 million in Nigerian naira, C$2.6 million in Canadian dollars, GH₵11.5 million in Ghanaian cedi, KSh220 million in Kenyan shilling, R28 million in South African rand, USh7.4 billion in Ugandan shilling, and ₹150 million in Indian rupee.
Awards and Nominations
Garba Shehu has received several awards and nominations for his contributions to journalism and politics. Some of these include:
– Nigerian Media Merit Award for the Best State House Correspondent in 1995
– National Political Icon Award by the National Association of Nigerian Students in 2016
– African Public Relations Personality of the Year by the African Public Relations Association in 2019
Social Media Accounts
Garba Shehu is active on social media and can be followed on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
In conclusion, Garba Shehu is a prominent Nigerian politician and media personality who has made significant contributions to the development of the country. His career in journalism and politics has been marked by several achievements, and he continues to serve the nation in his current position as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity.
