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Shehu Murtala is a Nigerian politician from Katsina. They have contested 2 elections (2 losses) across 2 parties, receiving 166 total votes. Most recent: 2023 House of Representative Elections as Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate.
Political Career
Biography
Shehu Murtala is a politician affiliated with the SNC party, originating from Katsina state. He ran in the 2019 governorship election in Sokoto state but did not succeed, securing 166 votes in the contest.
Known for his political involvement, Shehu Murtala remains a key figure in the SNC’s governance ambitions within Sokoto state.
Party Positions
Policy positions from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s manifesto.
Anti-corruption
PDP commits to strengthening anti-corruption institutions (EFCC & ICPC) and enforcing transparency reforms, including asset declaration laws and removal of immunity clauses for public officials.
Education
Ensure free education up to Junior Secondary School (JSS1) level and commit to revamping tertiary education.
Energy
PDP pledges to eliminate gas flaring, enforce air pollution regulations, complete deregulation of downstream petroleum sector, and lay gas pipelines nationwide for industrial use.
Environment & Climate
Commits to reclaiming and rehabilitating land devastated by desertification and soil erosion through afforestation in affected areas.
Healthcare
Provide free medical services for pregnant women and children under five years, rehabilitate health facilities in each LGA, and support local production of essential drugs.
Infrastructure
Accelerate the completion of key rail projects, including standard gauge rail lines between Lagos and Kano (Phase 1) and Port Harcourt to Jos (Phase 2), by privatizing or concessioning the Nigerian Railway Corporation to private operators.
Reliefs and scholarships
Introduce a service compact (SERVICOM) aimed at improving governance through enhanced engagement with the public sector.
Security & Defense
PDP plans to refine recruitment methods, retrain personnel, improve logistics, and strengthen early warning systems for police reform.
Technology & Digital
Will establish internet/computer learning centers in all LGAs, provide computers for secondary schools, and enforce local content policy for telecom equipment.
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In The News
Legit.ng14 May 2025
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Zamfara is Bleeding: Northern group blasts state govt, demands National Assembly interventionVanguard News5 Sept 2024
Obasanjo visits Katsina, mourns with Yar’adua familyDaily Trust4 Sept 2024
Shettima, Atiku, Barau, Obi, Others Throng Katsina For Yar’Adua’s Mother’s BurialShow 10 more articles
Premium Times Nigeria3 Sept 2024
Yar’Adua’s mother buried in Katsina: What you might not know about herpenpushing3 Sept 2024
Late Dada Yaradua is first Nigerian woman to produce children becoming president, vice president, governorDaily Trust22 Aug 2024
Shekarau-led Northern Group To Meet Leaders Over Region’s ProblemsBusinessday NG21 Aug 2024
Prominent northern figures meet to revive region’s political, economic statusPunch Newspapers21 Aug 2024
Shekarau, Yakasai, others create group to revive North’s political, economic statusLEADERSHIP Newspapers21 Aug 2024
2027: Shekarau, Ardo, Yakasai, Tafida, Others Float Northern DemocratsBBC20 May 2022
Dada Habi Yar'Adua: Why Nigeria presidential aspirants dey visit Musa Yar'Adua mamaThe Guardian Nigeria News7 Aug 2021
Kano Government reduces land use charges by 30%Vanguard News12 Mar 2021
Kano State approves creation of private layoutsDunya News8 Jun 2010
Pakistan, Nigeria vow to promote defence tiesOther Candidates in Katsina
Sources
Bio: INEC ↗