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Abdullahi-Iya Khadijah
APGALOST
RaceNiger race →
StateNiger →
Born1 January 1975 (age 51)
ReligionIslam
GenderFemale
EducationUniversity of Abuja, University of Jos
BirthplaceKaduna
OccupationPolitician
QualificationPRIMARY SCHOOL WAEC LLB, MA LAW & DIPLOMA
Running MateNdayako Mohammed Kudu
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Summary
Abdullahi-Iya Khadijah is a Nigerian politician who contested the 2023 Gubernatorial Elections as the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate in Niger.
Biography
Abdullahi-Iya Khadijah is a Nigerian politician affiliated with the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and hails from Niger State. Born circa 1975 in Kaduna, she holds a primary school WAEC qualification alongside an LLB, MA Law, and a diploma from the University of Abuja and the University of Jos. Her career is defined by her role as a politician, and she represented Islam in her personal identity.
She ran for governorship in Niger State during the 2023 election, competing alongside running mate Ndayako Mohammed Kudu, though the outcome was a loss. Her status in future elections remains confirmed as a participant in the 2023 contest.
In The News
nigerianeye.com12 Jul 2025
Documentary on Natasha, Ireti Kingibe, others political minority struggles debutsTHISDAYLIVE16 Mar 2023
‘KIYA’s Service Agenda’ for Niger Peoplethesun.ng17 Sept 2022
Khadijah Abdullahi-Iya’s daring moveaminiya.ng1 Mar 2022
Khadijah Abdullahi Iya: Gyaran al’umma ta hanyar tatsuniyaShow 10 more articles
Vanguard News23 Feb 2019
2019 WIMPOL: Stakeholders call for participation of women in active politicsChannels Television14 Dec 2018
#2019Debate: Subsidy In Nigeria Is Fraught With Corruption – Khadijah Abdullahi-IyaChannels Television14 Dec 2018
#2019Debate: Subsidy In Nigeria Is Fraught With Corruption – Khadijah Abdullahi-IyaChannels Television14 Dec 2018
Office Of The VP Shouldn’t Be Taken For Granted, Says ANN’s Khadijah Abdullahi-IyaVanguard News27 Nov 2018
2019 Election: Durotoye picks Khadijah Abdullahi-Iya as running mateDaily Trust22 Nov 2018
2019: ANN Presidential Candidate Unveils Khadija As Running MateTribune Online21 Nov 2018
Fela Durotoye unveils Khadija Abdullahi-Iya as running mateThe Guardian Nigeria News21 Nov 2018
Fela Durotoye picks Khadijah Abdullahi-Iya as running mateDaily Times Nigeria News21 Nov 2018
2019: Durotoye picks Abdullahi Iya, a lawyer as running mateVanguard Allure21 Nov 2018
Fela Durotoye unveils Khadijah Abdullahi-Iya as running mateFollow the 2027 race
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