Musa Lawan
Musa Lawan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria | |
| In office 2019–2023 | |
| Constituency | Biu/Bayo/Shani/Kwaya Kusar Federal Constituency |
| Personal details | |
| Party | All Progressives Congress (APC) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Alhaji Musa Lawan (1943/1944 – 18 August 2023) was a Nigerian politician and elder statesman who held the Matawalle of Fika and Madakin Tikau, chieftaincy titles.[1] He was a chieftain and founding member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State.[2] He died at the age of 79 after a brief illness in Kano.[2][3]
Early life and education
Musa Lawan was born in Borno State, Nigeria.
Political career
Musa Lawan is a Nigerian politician who represented the Biu/Bayo/Shani/Kwaya Kusar Federal Constituency of Borno State in the House of Representatives of Nigeria. He was elected during the 2019 general election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).[1][4]
Death
Lawan died in Kano on 18 August 2023, at the age of 79. He was buried on 19 August, after a funeral prayer at his residence in Potiskum, which was attended by Yobe State governor, Mai Mala Buni.[4]
References
- 1 2 Maina, Maina (29 June 2023). "Yobe: Tikau Emir urges subjects not to abandon farming". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
- 1 2 "Gov. Buni attends funeral prayers of late Musa Lawan". Neptune Prime. 19 August 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
- ↑ "Buni Attends Funeral Prayers For Late APC Chieftain, Musa Lawan". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. 19 August 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
- 1 2 "Yobe elder statesman, Musa Lawan, dies at 79 Yobe State's elder statesma". Neptune Prime. 19 August 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2023.