Umar Usman Kadafur

Umar Usman Kadafur (born 31 May 1976) is a Nigerian politician^[1] who has served as deputy governor of Borno State since May 2019.^[2][3][4]

Umar Usman Kadafur
Acting Governor of Borno
In office 29 April 2021 – 19 May 2021
Preceded by	Babagana Umara Zulum
Deputy Governor of Borno State
Incumbent
Assumed office 29 May 2019
Governor	Babagana Umara Zulum
Preceded by	Usman Mamman Durkwa
Personal details
Born	Umar Usman Kadafur (1976-05-31) 31 May 1976 (age 49) Biu, Borno State, Nigeria
Political party	All Progressives Congress (APC)
Education	Mbulamel Primary School
Alma mater	University of Maiduguri
Occupation	Politician
Profession	Public Administrator

Kadafur had his early education at Mbulamel Primary School, Biu. He thereafter proceeded to Government Science Secondary School Monguno to obtain his secondary school leaving certificate. Much later, he furthered his studies at the University of Maiduguri, where he studied public administration.^{[citation needed]}

Acting Governor

On 26 April 2021, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, wrote to the Borno State House of Assembly requesting approval to appoint Kadafur as acting governor from 29 April to 19 May 2021. The members of the state assembly accepted this request.^[5]