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Umar Ahmad Tijjani
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Born~1972 (~54)
StateKaduna →
GenderMale
QualificationPRIMARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE SSCEWhat do these qualifications mean?
Umar Ahmad Tijjani is a Nigerian politician from Kaduna. They have contested 1 election (1 loss) across 1 party. Most recent: 2023 Nigerian Senate Elections as New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) candidate.
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Biography
Umar Ahmad Tijjani is a male political candidate from Kaduna state who ran in the 2023 senatorial election under the New Nigeria Peoples Party. His qualification is limited to a Primary School Certificate (SSCE).
Despite participating in the 2023 senatorial race, he did not secure the victory in that election.
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NaijaNews24 Mar 2026
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