Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna

Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna is a seasoned administrator, accomplished public servant and politician with several decades of experience in governance, public administration and community development. Over the years, he has built a reputation for effective leadership, grassroots engagement and strategic policy implementation across different levels of government.

Born on 6th August 1967 in Kano State, Nigeria, Dr. Gawuna began his educational journey at Gawuna Primary School before proceeding to Government Secondary School, Gwaram, and later Science Secondary School, Dawakin Kudu. He subsequently attended the School of Basic Studies at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, before earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto in 1990.

Dr. Gawuna commenced his professional career in public service where he worked as an Assistant Electoral Officer with the National Electoral Commission between 1992 and 1994. He later served as a Laboratory Technologist with the Kano State Hospital Management Board before venturing fully into politics and public administration.

His political career spans several strategic leadership positions. He served as Chairman of Nasarawa Local Government Area in Kano State for two terms, during which he contributed significantly to grassroots governance and local development. He later served as Commissioner for Agriculture in Kano State under successive administrations, where he championed agricultural development initiatives and programmes aimed at enhancing food security and empowering farmers across the state.

In September 2018, Dr. Gawuna was appointed Deputy Governor of Kano State, serving under Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. In this role, he played a key part in policy formulation, state development initiatives and crisis management, including serving as Chairman of the Kano State Taskforce Committee on COVID-19. He served as Deputy Governor until May 2023.

In recognition of his vast experience in governance and administration, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna as Chairman of the Board of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN). In this capacity, he provides strategic leadership and oversight to the Bank, supporting its mandate of expanding access to affordable housing finance and strengthening Nigeria’s mortgage system.

Dr. Gawuna is widely regarded as a dedicated public servant who has demonstrated commitment, integrity and strong leadership throughout his career. His experience across grassroots administration, state governance and national assignments places him in a strategic position to contribute meaningfully to the growth of Nigeria’s housing finance sector.

Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna enjoys community service, mentoring young leaders and participating in initiatives that promote sustainable development. He is happily married with children.